Safety Score
0.34 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Montevallo, AL · Clery Act 2023 · Public
University of Montevallo
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 2,942-student campus.
- 0.34
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,193
- Rank of 3,050
- #25
- AL rank
- 2,942
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of Montevallo reports 0.34 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,193 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 69% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.34
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,193
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 69%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 1
- 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 Montevallo decreased from 5 to 1 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 Montevallo is a Public institution located in Montevallo, AL, enrolling approximately 2,942 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 9 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within AL, it ranks #25 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,942 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at University of Montevallo is "Fondling" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in AL averaging 1.90 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Montevallo reports 82% fewer 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.
National Rank
#1193
Above-average safety
State Rank (AL)
#25
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Where University of Montevallo sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 69% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
University of Montevallo percentile rank 60.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1193 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of Montevallo reports 82% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $13,948
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $26,968
- Avg Net Price
- $17,683
- Median Debt
- $24,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 32%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 54%
- ACT Average
- 23
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 52%
- Retention Rate
- 73%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $35,406
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $42,957
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 63%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of Montevallo: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 67% (3 → 1 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 23 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 8 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 31 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 52 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
University of Montevallo 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).
AL
University of Montevallo
0.34 incidents / 1,000 students
NV
Great Basin College
0.34 incidents / 1,000 students
CO
Adams State University
9.15 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Great Basin College
Elko, NV · 2,936 enrolled
Safety Score 0.34
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO · 2,950 enrolled
Safety Score 9.15
Nunez Community College
Chalmette, LA · 2,950 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL · 2,933 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Atlantic Technical College
Coconut Creek, FL · 2,953 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of Montevallo nationally (rank #1193), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Montevallo safe?
University of Montevallo has a safety score of 0.34 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,193 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at University of Montevallo?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Montevallo compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in AL.
Does University of Montevallo have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Montevallo 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 Montevallo's Safety Profile
University of Montevallo in Montevallo, AL enrolls 2,942 students and has a safety score of 0.34 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1193 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 5 in 2022 to 1 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 Montevallo's 0.34 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 Montevallo 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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