Safety Score
4.71 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Denver, CO · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
University of Denver
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 13,387-student campus.
- 4.71
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,548
- Rank of 3,050
- #36
- CO rank
- 13,387
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of Denver reports 4.71 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,548 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 85% of ranked campuses its size.
- 4.71
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,548
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 85%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 52
- 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 Denver decreased from 89 to 52 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 Denver is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Denver, CO, enrolling approximately 13,387 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 202 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CO, it ranks #36 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 13,387 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 Denver is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 85 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CO averaging 4.84 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Denver reports 3% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. 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
#2548
See peer comparison
State Rank (CO)
#36
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
52
across 11 crime categories
Where University of Denver sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
5 safer than 15% 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 Denver percentile rank 16.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2548 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of Denver reports 3% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $61,398
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $61,398
- Avg Net Price
- $36,131
- Median Debt
- $21,844
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 14%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 78%
- SAT Average
- 1355
- SAT Math Range
- 600–700
- ACT Average
- 29
- ACT Range
- 28–33
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 77%
- Retention Rate
- 89%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $57,118
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $71,155
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 79%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of Denver: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 15% (61 → 52 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 19 | 22 | 14 |
| Fondling | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18 | 44 | 23 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 6 | 14 | 10 |
| Robbery | 1 | 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
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 2 | 85 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 315 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 107 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 268 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
University of Denver 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 Denver
4.71 incidents / 1,000 students
DC
Howard University
3.21 incidents / 1,000 students
NJ
Kean University
0.75 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Howard University
Washington, DC · 13,416 enrolled
Safety Score 3.21
Kean University
Union, NJ · 13,352 enrolled
Safety Score 0.75
California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA · 13,333 enrolled
Safety Score 1.88
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI · 13,324 enrolled
Safety Score 7.21
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN · 13,456 enrolled
Safety Score 11.15
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of Denver nationally (rank #2548), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Denver safe?
University of Denver has a safety score of 4.71 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,548 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Denver?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Denver compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CO.
Does University of Denver have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Denver 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 Denver's Safety Profile
University of Denver in Denver, CO enrolls 13,387 students and has a safety score of 4.71 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2548 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 89 in 2022 to 52 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 Denver's 4.71 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 Denver 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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