Safety Score
7.18 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Asheville, NC · Clery Act 2023 · Public
University of North Carolina Asheville
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 2,925-student campus.
- 7.18
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,754
- Rank of 3,050
- #96
- NC rank
- 2,925
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of North Carolina Asheville reports 7.18 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,754 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 93% of ranked campuses its size.
- 7.18
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,754
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 93%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 10
- 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 North Carolina Asheville decreased from 11 to 10 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 North Carolina Asheville is a Public institution located in Asheville, NC, enrolling approximately 2,925 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 29 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NC, it ranks #96 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,925 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 North Carolina Asheville is "Fondling" with 13 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NC averaging 2.81 incidents per 1,000 students, University of North Carolina Asheville reports 156% 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.
National Rank
#2754
See peer comparison
State Rank (NC)
#96
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
10
across 11 crime categories
Where University of North Carolina Asheville sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
7 safer than 7% 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 North Carolina Asheville percentile rank 9.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2754 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of North Carolina Asheville reports 156% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $7,501
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $24,849
- Avg Net Price
- $12,250
- Median Debt
- $20,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 32%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 92%
- SAT Average
- 1251
- SAT Math Range
- 570–660
- ACT Average
- 26
- ACT Range
- 23–29
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 55%
- Retention Rate
- 72%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $36,947
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $44,030
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 65%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of North Carolina Asheville: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 25% (8 → 10 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Fondling | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 3 | 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 | 1 | 16 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 19 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 1 | 8 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 13 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 12 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 7 | 10 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 21 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 1 | 3 |
University of North Carolina Asheville 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).
NC
University of North Carolina Asheville
7.18 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
2.73 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Bard College
5.48 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC · 2,926 enrolled
Safety Score 2.73
Bard College
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY · 2,922 enrolled
Safety Score 5.48
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA · 2,921 enrolled
Safety Score 3.08
Strayer University-Tennessee
Memphis, TN · 2,920 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY · 2,919 enrolled
Safety Score 2.74
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of North Carolina Asheville nationally (rank #2754), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of North Carolina Asheville safe?
University of North Carolina Asheville has a safety score of 7.18 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,754 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of North Carolina Asheville?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of North Carolina Asheville compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NC.
Does University of North Carolina Asheville have fire safety data?
Yes. University of North Carolina Asheville 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 North Carolina Asheville's Safety Profile
University of North Carolina Asheville in Asheville, NC enrolls 2,925 students and has a safety score of 7.18 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2754 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 decreased from 11 in 2022 to 10 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 North Carolina Asheville's 7.18 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 North Carolina Asheville 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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