Gainesville, FL · Clery Act 2023 · Public

University of Florida

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 54,814-student campus.

6.31
Incidents / 1k students
#2,703
Rank of 3,050
#123
FL rank
54,814
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

University of Florida reports 6.31 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,703 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 91% of ranked campuses its size.

6.31
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,703
of 3,050 ranked nationally
91%
report fewer incidents than this campus
229
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

+49 reported incidents

University of Florida increased from 180 to 229 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 changes

University of Florida is a Public institution located in Gainesville, FL, enrolling approximately 54,814 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 528 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within FL, it ranks #123 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 54,814 enrolled students, this campus sits in the large research university bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at University of Florida is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 235 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in FL averaging 3.02 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Florida reports 109% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 5 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 324 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. Federal enforcement history shows 1 recorded Clery Act violation with associated fines, a material signal about institutional compliance.

Safety Score

6.31 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2703

See peer comparison

State Rank (FL)

#123

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

229

across 11 crime categories

Where University of Florida sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

6 safer than 9% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Below this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). This entry sits in this band. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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 Florida percentile rank 11.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2703 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of Florida reports 109% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$6,381
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,659
Avg Net Price
$6,541
Median Debt
$15,000
Pell Grant Recipients
22%
How does this cost rank in FL? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
24%
SAT Average
1403
SAT Math Range
660–750
ACT Average
31
ACT Range
29–33

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
91%
Retention Rate
98%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$56,398
Median Earnings (10yr)
$71,588
Loan Repayment (3yr)
73%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 54,814 enrolled students, University of Florida is in the largest 1% of the 5,673 institutions in this dataset with a reported enrollment. The safety score above already normalizes reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students, so compare it with similarly sized campuses instead of treating a higher raw count as evidence that a campus is less safe. Use the annual crime table to see what was reported, then use the peer comparison to judge the rate against schools of a similar scale. A lower reported rate is not a guarantee of individual safety or a measure of reporting quality.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

University of Florida: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 92% (119 → 229 incidents)

100150200250 202120222023 119 229 ▲ +92.4%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 302620
Arson 303
Burglary 403641
Fondling 111613
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 1288027
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 151810
Robbery 215
Statutory Rape 030

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 5 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

324 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
324 reported 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 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0

University of Florida 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).

Selected

FL

University of Florida

6.31 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,703
Enrollment
54,814
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN · 54,890 enrolled
Safety Score 4.41
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA · 55,620 enrolled
Safety Score 6.13
Florida International University
Miami, FL · 53,953 enrolled
Safety Score 1.06
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA · 53,810 enrolled
Safety Score 0.41
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · 53,082 enrolled
Safety Score 3.07

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest University of Florida nationally (rank #2703), regardless of size or state.

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH
National Rank #2702
Colby-Sawyer College
New London, NH
National Rank #2704
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
National Rank #2701
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, MN
National Rank #2705
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
National Rank #2700

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Florida safe?
University of Florida has a safety score of 6.31 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,703 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Florida?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Florida compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in FL.
Does University of Florida have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Florida reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 5 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding University of Florida's Safety Profile

University of Florida in Gainesville, FL enrolls 54,814 students and has a safety score of 6.31 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2703 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 180 in 2022 to 229 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 5 fires were reported in the most recent year.

DOE Enforcement Actions

2020 Clery Act Violation $53,000

Deficiencies in Clery Act compliance including crime reporting and timely warning procedures.

Fine paid.

View all Clery Act enforcement actions →

What this means for you

University of Florida's 6.31 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

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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