Philadelphia, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

University of Pennsylvania

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 28,711-student campus.

1.43
Incidents / 1k students
#1,780
Rank of 3,050
#62
PA rank
28,711
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

University of Pennsylvania reports 1.43 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,780 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 55% of ranked campuses its size.

1.43
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,780
of 3,050 ranked nationally
55%
report fewer incidents than this campus
35
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

+9 reported incidents

University of Pennsylvania increased from 26 to 35 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 Pennsylvania is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Philadelphia, PA, enrolling approximately 28,711 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 89 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #62 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 28,711 enrolled students, this campus sits in the large research university bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at University of Pennsylvania is "Robbery" with 21 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 1.53 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Pennsylvania reports 7% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 6 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 54 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

1.43 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1780

See peer comparison

State Rank (PA)

#62

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

35

across 11 crime categories

Where University of Pennsylvania sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

1 safer than 45% 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 Pennsylvania percentile rank 41.6%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1780 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of Pennsylvania reports 7% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$68,686
Out-of-State Tuition
$68,686
Avg Net Price
$28,699
Median Debt
$15,715
Pell Grant Recipients
17%
How does this cost rank in PA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
5%
SAT Average
1553
SAT Math Range
770–800
ACT Average
34
ACT Range
34–36

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
97%
Retention Rate
99%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$90,555
Median Earnings (10yr)
$111,371
Loan Repayment (3yr)
90%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 28,711 enrolled students, University of Pennsylvania is in the largest 3% 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 Pennsylvania: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 25% (28 → 35 incidents)

25303540 202120222023 28 35 ▲ +25.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 728
Arson 020
Burglary 784
Fondling 203
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 822
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 238
Robbery 993
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 6 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

54 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
54 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 8
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 90
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 3 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0

University of Pennsylvania 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

PA

University of Pennsylvania

1.43 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,780
Enrollment
28,711
Data year
2023

CA

Mt San Antonio College

0.35 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,199
Enrollment
28,742
Data year
2023

SC

Clemson University

1.39 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,764
Enrollment
28,747
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA · 28,742 enrolled
Safety Score 0.35
Clemson University
Clemson, SC · 28,747 enrolled
Safety Score 1.39
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · 28,852 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Chamberlain University-Illinois
Addison, IL · 28,897 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · 28,406 enrolled
Safety Score 5.91

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest University of Pennsylvania nationally (rank #1780), regardless of size or state.

Ozark Christian College
Joplin, MO
National Rank #1779
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR
National Rank #1781
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA
National Rank #1778
Newman University
Wichita, KS
National Rank #1782
Yakima Valley College
Yakima, WA
National Rank #1777

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Pennsylvania safe?
University of Pennsylvania has a safety score of 1.43 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,780 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Pennsylvania?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Pennsylvania compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does University of Pennsylvania have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Pennsylvania reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 6 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding University of Pennsylvania's Safety Profile

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA enrolls 28,711 students and has a safety score of 1.43 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1780 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 26 in 2022 to 35 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 6 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

University of Pennsylvania's 1.43 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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