Safety Score
7.24 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Dubuque, IA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
University of Dubuque
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 1,795-student campus.
- 7.24
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,759
- Rank of 3,050
- #36
- IA rank
- 1,795
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of Dubuque reports 7.24 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,759 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 7.24
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,759
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 11
- 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 Dubuque decreased from 16 to 11 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 Dubuque is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Dubuque, IA, enrolling approximately 1,795 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 40 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IA, it ranks #36 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,795 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at University of Dubuque is "Burglary" with 19 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IA averaging 2.56 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Dubuque reports 183% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 54 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
#2759
See peer comparison
State Rank (IA)
#36
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
11
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
University of Dubuque percentile rank 9.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2759 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of Dubuque reports 183% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $42,095
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $42,095
- Avg Net Price
- $23,386
- Median Debt
- $25,750
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 40%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 89%
- SAT Average
- 1110
- SAT Math Range
- 490–610
- ACT Range
- 18–24
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 41%
- Retention Rate
- 77%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $44,960
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $51,190
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 74%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of Dubuque: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 15% (13 → 11 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 9 | 6 |
| Fondling | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
54 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 36 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 161 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
University of Dubuque 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).
IA
University of Dubuque
7.24 incidents / 1,000 students
IA
Grand View University
8.35 incidents / 1,000 students
WV
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Grand View University
Des Moines, IA · 1,796 enrolled
Safety Score 8.35
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
South Charleston, WV · 1,793 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IA · 1,792 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY · 1,792 enrolled
Safety Score 3.35
Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, VA · 1,792 enrolled
Safety Score 1.12
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of Dubuque nationally (rank #2759), regardless of size or state.
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX
National Rank #2758
Augustana College
Rock Island, IL
National Rank #2760
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
National Rank #2757
Dominican University New York
Orangeburg, NY
National Rank #2761
Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN
National Rank #2756
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Dubuque safe?
University of Dubuque has a safety score of 7.24 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,759 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Dubuque?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Dubuque compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IA.
Does University of Dubuque have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Dubuque reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding University of Dubuque's Safety Profile
University of Dubuque in Dubuque, IA enrolls 1,795 students and has a safety score of 7.24 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2759 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 decreased from 16 in 2022 to 11 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
University of Dubuque's 7.24 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 Dubuque 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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