Lowell, MA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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 16,770-student campus.

1.31
Incidents / 1k students
#1,732
Rank of 3,050
#32
MA rank
16,770
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

University of Massachusetts-Lowell reports 1.31 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,732 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 53% of ranked campuses its size.

1.31
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,732
of 3,050 ranked nationally
53%
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

+6 reported incidents

University of Massachusetts-Lowell increased from 13 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 Massachusetts-Lowell is a Public institution located in Lowell, MA, enrolling approximately 16,770 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 48 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MA, it ranks #32 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 16,770 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 Massachusetts-Lowell is "Rape" with 20 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MA averaging 2.29 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Massachusetts-Lowell reports 43% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 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

1.31 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1732

See peer comparison

State Rank (MA)

#32

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

19

across 11 crime categories

Where University of Massachusetts-Lowell sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

1 safer than 47% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 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 Massachusetts-Lowell percentile rank 43.2%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1732 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of Massachusetts-Lowell reports 43% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$16,966
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,264
Avg Net Price
$17,163
Median Debt
$23,704
Pell Grant Recipients
30%
How does this cost rank in MA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
83%
SAT Average
1285
SAT Math Range
590–690
ACT Average
29
ACT Range
25–32

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
67%
Retention Rate
84%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$61,467
Median Earnings (10yr)
$64,874
Loan Repayment (3yr)
75%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 16,770 enrolled students, University of Massachusetts-Lowell is in the largest 5% 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 Massachusetts-Lowell: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 19% (16 → 19 incidents)

1214161820 202120222023 16 19 ▲ +18.8%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 002
Arson 000
Burglary 533
Fondling 232
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 710
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 569
Robbery 000
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 2 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

18 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
18 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 101
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 2
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 2
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 83
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 2
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 1 87
Weapons 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 1

University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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

MA

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

1.31 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,732
Enrollment
16,770
Data year
2023

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Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest University of Massachusetts-Lowell nationally (rank #1732), regardless of size or state.

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Los Angeles, CA
National Rank #1731
Indiana University-Northwest
Gary, IN
National Rank #1733
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI
National Rank #1730
Fortis College-Columbus
Westerville, OH
National Rank #1734
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI
National Rank #1729

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Massachusetts-Lowell safe?
University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a safety score of 1.31 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,732 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Massachusetts-Lowell compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MA.
Does University of Massachusetts-Lowell have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Massachusetts-Lowell reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding University of Massachusetts-Lowell's Safety Profile

University of Massachusetts-Lowell in Lowell, MA enrolls 16,770 students and has a safety score of 1.31 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1732 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 13 in 2022 to 19 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

University of Massachusetts-Lowell's 1.31 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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