Moscow, ID · Clery Act 2023 · Public

University of Idaho

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 11,849-student campus.

2.36
Incidents / 1k students
#2,108
Rank of 3,050
#9
ID rank
11,849
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

University of Idaho reports 2.36 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,108 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 68% of ranked campuses its size.

2.36
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,108
of 3,050 ranked nationally
68%
report fewer incidents than this campus
19
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

+14 reported incidents

University of Idaho increased from 5 to 19 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 Idaho is a Public institution located in Moscow, ID, enrolling approximately 11,849 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 44 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within ID, it ranks #9 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 11,849 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 Idaho is "Burglary" with 12 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in ID averaging 1.75 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Idaho reports 35% 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 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

2.36 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2108

See peer comparison

State Rank (ID)

#9

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

19

across 11 crime categories

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

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

2 safer than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 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 Idaho percentile rank 30.9%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2108 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of Idaho reports 35% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$9,084
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,320
Avg Net Price
$14,831
Median Debt
$21,982
Pell Grant Recipients
23%
How does this cost rank in ID? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
76%
SAT Average
1116
SAT Math Range
490–600
ACT Average
24
ACT Range
20–26

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
76%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$42,602
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,670
Loan Repayment (3yr)
73%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

University of Idaho: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 5% (20 → 19 incidents)

0510152025 202120222023 20 19 ▼ -5.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 100
Arson 000
Burglary 318
Fondling 200
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 615
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 703
Robbery 034
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 0 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 1
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 16 8
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 17 80
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
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 20 10

University of Idaho 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

ID

University of Idaho

2.36 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,108
Enrollment
11,849
Data year
2023

CA

Merced College

0.08 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#973
Enrollment
11,835
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX · 11,842 enrolled
Safety Score 4.22
Merced College
Merced, CA · 11,835 enrolled
Safety Score 0.08
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL · 11,807 enrolled
Safety Score 1.44
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ · 11,801 enrolled
Safety Score 0.08
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA · 11,907 enrolled
Safety Score 2.94

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest University of Idaho nationally (rank #2108), regardless of size or state.

Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA
National Rank #2107
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA
National Rank #2109
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
National Rank #2106
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA
National Rank #2110
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH
National Rank #2105

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Idaho safe?
University of Idaho has a safety score of 2.36 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,108 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Idaho?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Idaho compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in ID.
Does University of Idaho have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Idaho 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 Idaho's Safety Profile

University of Idaho in Moscow, ID enrolls 11,849 students and has a safety score of 2.36 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2108 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 5 in 2022 to 19 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 Idaho's 2.36 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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