Safety Score
2.26 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Grand Forks, ND · Clery Act 2023 · Public
University of North Dakota
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 14,172-student campus.
- 2.26
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,080
- Rank of 3,050
- #13
- ND rank
- 14,172
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of North Dakota reports 2.26 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,080 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 67% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.26
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,080
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 67%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 23
- 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 Dakota increased from 19 to 23 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 Dakota is a Public institution located in Grand Forks, ND, enrolling approximately 14,172 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 50 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within ND, it ranks #13 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 14,172 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 Dakota is "Burglary" with 19 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in ND averaging 2.18 incidents per 1,000 students, University of North Dakota reports 4% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 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
#2080
See peer comparison
State Rank (ND)
#13
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
23
across 11 crime categories
Where University of North Dakota sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 33% 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 Dakota percentile rank 31.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2080 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of North Dakota reports 4% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $10,951
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $15,570
- Avg Net Price
- $18,551
- Median Debt
- $22,057
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 17%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 77%
- ACT Average
- 23
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 62%
- Retention Rate
- 84%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $54,588
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $63,552
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 88%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of North Dakota: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 188% (8 → 23 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| Fondling | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 6 | 16 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 4 | 122 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 17 | 15 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 19 | 100 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 8 | 6 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 36 | 97 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
University of North Dakota 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).
ND
University of North Dakota
2.26 incidents / 1,000 students
MD
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
5.65 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Cape Fear Community College
0.07 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · 14,148 enrolled
Safety Score 5.65
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 North Dakota nationally (rank #2080), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of North Dakota safe?
University of North Dakota has a safety score of 2.26 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,080 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of North Dakota?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of North Dakota compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in ND.
Does University of North Dakota have fire safety data?
Yes. University of North Dakota 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 North Dakota's Safety Profile
University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND enrolls 14,172 students and has a safety score of 2.26 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2080 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 19 in 2022 to 23 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 North Dakota's 2.26 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 Dakota 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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