Safety Score
7.96 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Dayton, OH · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
University of Dayton
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 11,304-student campus.
- 7.96
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,802
- Rank of 3,050
- #102
- OH rank
- 11,304
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of Dayton reports 7.96 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,802 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 94% of ranked campuses its size.
- 7.96
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,802
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 94%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 63
- 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 Dayton increased from 58 to 63 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 Dayton is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Dayton, OH, enrolling approximately 11,304 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 192 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OH, it ranks #102 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 11,304 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 Dayton is "Burglary" with 66 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OH averaging 1.18 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Dayton reports 573% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 12 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 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
#2802
See peer comparison
State Rank (OH)
#102
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
63
across 11 crime categories
Where University of Dayton sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
8 safer than 6% 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 Dayton percentile rank 8.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2802 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of Dayton reports 573% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $49,140
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $49,140
- Avg Net Price
- $29,533
- Median Debt
- $23,250
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 16%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 65%
- SAT Average
- 1335
- SAT Math Range
- 600–690
- ACT Average
- 26
- ACT Range
- 25–31
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 81%
- Retention Rate
- 89%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $62,477
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $75,537
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 90%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of Dayton: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 11% (71 → 63 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| Arson | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Burglary | 16 | 20 | 30 |
| Fondling | 3 | 6 | 8 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28 | 8 | 5 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| Robbery | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 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 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 3 | 21 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 15 | 232 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 2 | 48 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 12 | 343 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
University of Dayton 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).
OH
University of Dayton
7.96 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Pennsylvania Western University
0.80 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Angelo State University
1.69 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA · 11,305 enrolled
Safety Score 0.80
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX · 11,250 enrolled
Safety Score 1.69
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL · 11,359 enrolled
Safety Score 2.82
Ventura College
Ventura, CA · 11,367 enrolled
Safety Score 0.53
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI · 11,239 enrolled
Safety Score 0.09
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of Dayton nationally (rank #2802), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Dayton safe?
University of Dayton has a safety score of 7.96 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,802 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Dayton?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Dayton compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OH.
Does University of Dayton have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Dayton reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 12 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding University of Dayton's Safety Profile
University of Dayton in Dayton, OH enrolls 11,304 students and has a safety score of 7.96 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2802 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 58 in 2022 to 63 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 12 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
University of Dayton's 7.96 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 Dayton 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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