Indianapolis, IN · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

University of Indianapolis

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 5,447-student campus.

6.61
Incidents / 1k students
#2,726
Rank of 3,050
#38
IN rank
5,447
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

University of Indianapolis reports 6.61 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,726 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 91% of ranked campuses its size.

6.61
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,726
of 3,050 ranked nationally
91%
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

+8 reported incidents

University of Indianapolis increased from 11 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 Indianapolis is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Indianapolis, IN, enrolling approximately 5,447 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 70 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IN, it ranks #38 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 5,447 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 Indianapolis is "Burglary" with 29 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IN averaging 1.65 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Indianapolis reports 301% 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 9 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

6.61 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2726

See peer comparison

State Rank (IN)

#38

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

19

across 11 crime categories

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

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

7 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

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

University of Indianapolis percentile rank 10.6%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2726 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of Indianapolis reports 301% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$37,200
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,200
Avg Net Price
$21,602
Median Debt
$26,864
Pell Grant Recipients
33%
How does this cost rank in IN? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
67%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
56%
Retention Rate
71%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$46,452
Median Earnings (10yr)
$53,610
Loan Repayment (3yr)
70%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

University of Indianapolis: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 52% (40 → 19 incidents)

01020304050 202120222023 40 19 ▼ -52.5%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 023
Arson 010
Burglary 9713
Fondling 404
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 609
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 001
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 004
Robbery 016
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

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 1 11
Liquor 2023 3 34
Weapons 2023 3 0
Drugs 2022 1 24
Liquor 2022 0 45
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 4 52
Liquor 2021 0 67
Weapons 2021 0 1

University of Indianapolis 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

IN

University of Indianapolis

6.61 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,726
Enrollment
5,447
Data year
2023

TX

Weatherford College

0.55 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,356
Enrollment
5,440
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS · 5,448 enrolled
Safety Score 0.18
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX · 5,440 enrolled
Safety Score 0.55
Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY · 5,457 enrolled
Safety Score 1.65
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA · 5,460 enrolled
Safety Score 5.31
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD · 5,433 enrolled
Safety Score 0.55

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest University of Indianapolis nationally (rank #2726), regardless of size or state.

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
National Rank #2725
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
National Rank #2727
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
National Rank #2724
State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY
National Rank #2728
Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT
National Rank #2723

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Indianapolis safe?
University of Indianapolis has a safety score of 6.61 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,726 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Indianapolis?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Indianapolis compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IN.
Does University of Indianapolis have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis's Safety Profile

University of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN enrolls 5,447 students and has a safety score of 6.61 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2726 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 11 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 Indianapolis's 6.61 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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