Houston, TX · Clery Act 2023 · Public

University of Houston

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 46,676-student campus.

5.53
Incidents / 1k students
#2,632
Rank of 3,050
#163
TX rank
46,676
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

University of Houston reports 5.53 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,632 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 88% of ranked campuses its size.

5.53
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,632
of 3,050 ranked nationally
88%
report fewer incidents than this campus
194
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

+111 reported incidents

University of Houston increased from 83 to 194 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 Houston is a Public institution located in Houston, TX, enrolling approximately 46,676 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 355 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TX, it ranks #163 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 46,676 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 Houston is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 129 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TX averaging 9.01 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Houston reports 39% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 12 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 45 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.

Safety Score

5.53 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2632

See peer comparison

State Rank (TX)

#163

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

194

across 11 crime categories

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

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

6 safer than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 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 Houston percentile rank 13.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2632 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of Houston reports 39% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$9,717
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,547
Avg Net Price
$14,276
Median Debt
$18,194
Pell Grant Recipients
42%
How does this cost rank in TX? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
74%
SAT Average
1250
SAT Math Range
570–670
ACT Average
26
ACT Range
23–29

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
87%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$52,768
Median Earnings (10yr)
$62,377
Loan Repayment (3yr)
75%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 46,676 enrolled students, University of Houston 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 Houston: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 149% (78 → 194 incidents)

50100150200250 202120222023 78 194 ▲ +148.7%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 1369
Arson 110
Burglary 573436
Fondling 1015
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 942114
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 151311
Robbery 473
Statutory Rape 000

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

45 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
45 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 11 4
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 50 2
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 1 1
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 1 0
Drugs 2022 8 3

University of Houston 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

TX

University of Houston

5.53 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,632
Enrollment
46,676
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · 46,678 enrolled
Safety Score 11.65
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · 47,147 enrolled
Safety Score 9.04
University of North Texas
Denton, TX · 47,507 enrolled
Safety Score 3.07
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · 47,527 enrolled
Safety Score 4.90
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · 45,699 enrolled
Safety Score 16.37

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest University of Houston nationally (rank #2632), regardless of size or state.

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA
National Rank #2631
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
National Rank #2633
University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
National Rank #2630
Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN
National Rank #2634
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
National Rank #2629

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Houston safe?
University of Houston has a safety score of 5.53 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,632 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Houston?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Houston compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TX.
Does University of Houston have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Houston 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 Houston's Safety Profile

University of Houston in Houston, TX enrolls 46,676 students and has a safety score of 5.53 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2632 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 83 in 2022 to 194 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 Houston's 5.53 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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