Safety Score
2.68 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Colorado Springs, CO · Clery Act 2023 · Public
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 11,213-student campus.
- 2.68
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,187
- Rank of 3,050
- #29
- CO rank
- 11,213
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of Colorado Colorado Springs reports 2.68 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,187 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 71% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.68
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,187
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 71%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 18
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
University of Colorado Colorado Springs increased from 16 to 18 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesUniversity of Colorado Colorado Springs is a Public institution located in Colorado Springs, CO, enrolling approximately 11,213 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 45 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CO, it ranks #29 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 11,213 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 14 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CO averaging 1.29 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Colorado Colorado Springs reports 108% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2187
See peer comparison
State Rank (CO)
#29
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
18
across 11 crime categories
Where University of Colorado Colorado Springs sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
3 safer than 29% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
University of Colorado Colorado Springs percentile rank 28.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2187 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of Colorado Colorado Springs reports 108% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $10,149
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $24,336
- Avg Net Price
- $15,788
- Median Debt
- $20,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 27%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 97%
- SAT Average
- 1133
- SAT Math Range
- 500–600
- ACT Range
- 20–26
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 46%
- Retention Rate
- 68%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $45,766
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $54,659
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 76%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of Colorado Colorado Springs: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 64% (11 → 18 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Fondling | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 4 | 25 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 11 | 66 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 7 | 28 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 22 | 73 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 5 | 15 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 8 | 57 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
University of Colorado Colorado Springs vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
CO
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
2.68 incidents / 1,000 students
MI
Henry Ford College
0.09 incidents / 1,000 students
CT
Sacred Heart University
3.94 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI · 11,239 enrolled
Safety Score 0.09
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT · 11,179 enrolled
Safety Score 3.94
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA · 11,176 enrolled
Safety Score 0.09
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX · 11,250 enrolled
Safety Score 1.69
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD · 11,158 enrolled
Safety Score 0.63
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of Colorado Colorado Springs nationally (rank #2187), regardless of size or state.
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA
National Rank #2186
University of Connecticut-Stamford
Stamford, CT
National Rank #2188
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY
National Rank #2185
Ensign College
Salt Lake City, UT
National Rank #2189
United Education Institute-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
National Rank #2184
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Colorado Colorado Springs safe?
University of Colorado Colorado Springs has a safety score of 2.68 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,187 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Colorado Colorado Springs?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Colorado Colorado Springs compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CO.
Does University of Colorado Colorado Springs have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Colorado Colorado Springs reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding University of Colorado Colorado Springs's Safety Profile
University of Colorado Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs, CO enrolls 11,213 students and has a safety score of 2.68 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2187 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 16 in 2022 to 18 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
University of Colorado Colorado Springs's 2.68 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh University of Colorado Colorado Springs against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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