Safety Score
5.65 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Baltimore, MD · Clery Act 2023 · Public
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
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 14,148-student campus.
- 5.65
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,647
- Rank of 3,050
- #39
- MD rank
- 14,148
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of Maryland-Baltimore County reports 5.65 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,647 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 89% of ranked campuses its size.
- 5.65
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,647
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 89%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 47
- 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 Maryland-Baltimore County increased from 29 to 47 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 Maryland-Baltimore County is a Public institution located in Baltimore, MD, enrolling approximately 14,148 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 105 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MD, it ranks #39 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 14,148 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 Maryland-Baltimore County is "Rape" with 35 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MD averaging 1.50 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Maryland-Baltimore County reports 277% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 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
#2647
See peer comparison
State Rank (MD)
#39
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
47
across 11 crime categories
Where University of Maryland-Baltimore County sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
6 safer than 11% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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 Maryland-Baltimore County percentile rank 13.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2647 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of Maryland-Baltimore County reports 277% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $13,256
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $31,275
- Avg Net Price
- $16,467
- Median Debt
- $19,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 30%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 72%
- SAT Average
- 1323
- SAT Math Range
- 610–720
- ACT Average
- 28
- ACT Range
- 25–31
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 70%
- Retention Rate
- 85%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $55,137
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $69,960
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 78%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of Maryland-Baltimore County: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 62% (29 → 47 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 | 13 |
| Fondling | 7 | 8 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 15 | 11 | 9 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 59 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 43 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
University of Maryland-Baltimore County 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).
MD
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
5.65 incidents / 1,000 students
ND
University of North Dakota
2.26 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Cape Fear Community College
0.07 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND · 14,172 enrolled
Safety Score 2.26
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC · 14,119 enrolled
Safety Score 0.07
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH · 14,117 enrolled
Safety Score 4.53
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX · 14,105 enrolled
Safety Score 0.57
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL · 14,104 enrolled
Safety Score 0.07
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of Maryland-Baltimore County nationally (rank #2647), regardless of size or state.
Stephens College
Columbia, MO
National Rank #2646
Pierce College District
Lakewood, WA
National Rank #2648
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
National Rank #2645
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
National Rank #2649
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
National Rank #2644
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Maryland-Baltimore County safe?
University of Maryland-Baltimore County has a safety score of 5.65 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,647 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Maryland-Baltimore County compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MD.
Does University of Maryland-Baltimore County have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Maryland-Baltimore County reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding University of Maryland-Baltimore County's Safety Profile
University of Maryland-Baltimore County in Baltimore, MD enrolls 14,148 students and has a safety score of 5.65 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2647 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 29 in 2022 to 47 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
University of Maryland-Baltimore County's 5.65 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 Maryland-Baltimore County 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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