Safety Score
10.09 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Pembroke, NC · Clery Act 2023 · Public
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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 7,630-student campus.
- 10.09
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,896
- Rank of 3,050
- #104
- NC rank
- 7,630
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of North Carolina at Pembroke reports 10.09 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,896 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 97% of ranked campuses its size.
- 10.09
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,896
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 97%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 27
- 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 at Pembroke increased from 24 to 27 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 at Pembroke is a Public institution located in Pembroke, NC, enrolling approximately 7,630 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 67 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NC, it ranks #104 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 7,630 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 North Carolina at Pembroke is "Rape" with 30 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NC averaging 1.52 incidents per 1,000 students, University of North Carolina at Pembroke reports 563% 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 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
#2896
See peer comparison
State Rank (NC)
#104
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
27
across 11 crime categories
Where University of North Carolina at Pembroke sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
10 safer than 3% 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 at Pembroke percentile rank 5.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2896 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of North Carolina at Pembroke reports 563% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $3,648
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $7,648
- Avg Net Price
- $10,260
- Median Debt
- $25,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 50%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 93%
- SAT Average
- 1056
- SAT Math Range
- 480–600
- ACT Average
- 19
- ACT Range
- 18–23
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 44%
- Retention Rate
- 72%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $37,126
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $43,407
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 56%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of North Carolina at Pembroke: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 69% (16 → 27 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Fondling | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 9 | 12 | 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
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 20 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 18 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 3 | 2 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 27 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 2 | 8 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 1 | 7 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 1 | 39 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 5 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke 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 at Pembroke
10.09 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Delaware County Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Erie Community College
0.26 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA · 7,638 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY · 7,618 enrolled
Safety Score 0.26
Delta College
University Center, MI · 7,646 enrolled
Safety Score 0.52
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA · 7,610 enrolled
Safety Score 4.60
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ · 7,652 enrolled
Safety Score 2.22
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of North Carolina at Pembroke nationally (rank #2896), regardless of size or state.
University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA
National Rank #2895
Meharry Medical College
Nashville, TN
National Rank #2897
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE
National Rank #2894
University of California-Davis
Davis, CA
National Rank #2898
Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA
National Rank #2893
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of North Carolina at Pembroke safe?
University of North Carolina at Pembroke has a safety score of 10.09 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,896 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of North Carolina at Pembroke?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of North Carolina at Pembroke compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NC.
Does University of North Carolina at Pembroke have fire safety data?
Yes. University of North Carolina at Pembroke 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 North Carolina at Pembroke's Safety Profile
University of North Carolina at Pembroke in Pembroke, NC enrolls 7,630 students and has a safety score of 10.09 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2896 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 24 in 2022 to 27 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 North Carolina at Pembroke's 10.09 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 at Pembroke 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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