Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Ponce, PR · Clery Act 2023 · Public
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce
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 2,319-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #663
- Rank of 3,050
- #20
- PR rank
- 2,319
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #663 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 82% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #663
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 82%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 0
- 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 Puerto Rico at Ponce was unchanged from 0 to 0 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 Puerto Rico at Ponce is a Public institution located in Ponce, PR, enrolling approximately 2,319 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PR, it ranks #20 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,319 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 Puerto Rico at Ponce is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PR averaging 1.90 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Puerto Rico at Ponce reports 100% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. 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
#663
Above-average safety
State Rank (PR)
#20
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where University of Puerto Rico at Ponce 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 82% 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 Puerto Rico at Ponce percentile rank 78.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #663 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $5,354
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $5,354
- Avg Net Price
- $10,990
- Median Debt
- $5,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 83%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 52%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 48%
- Retention Rate
- 73%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $22,404
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $31,394
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 62%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of Puerto Rico at Ponce: on-campus incidents by year
Stable
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce 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).
PR
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Chatham University
3.45 incidents / 1,000 students
WA
The Evergreen State College
3.45 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA · 2,319 enrolled
Safety Score 3.45
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA · 2,320 enrolled
Safety Score 3.45
Delta Technical College-Mississippi
Horn Lake, MS · 2,320 enrolled
Safety Score 0.43
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL · 2,324 enrolled
Safety Score 2.15
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA · 2,310 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of Puerto Rico at Ponce nationally (rank #663), regardless of size or state.
University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences
San Juan, PR
National Rank #662
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus
Carolina, PR
National Rank #664
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina
Carolina, PR
National Rank #661
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
Santurce, PR
National Rank #665
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Arecibo, PR
National Rank #660
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Puerto Rico at Ponce safe?
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #663 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Puerto Rico at Ponce compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PR.
Does University of Puerto Rico at Ponce have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's Safety Profile
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce in Ponce, PR enrolls 2,319 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #663 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.
What this means for you
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's 0.00 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 Puerto Rico at Ponce 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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