Safety Score
1.27 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Kingston, RI · Clery Act 2023 · Public
University of Rhode Island
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 17,351-student campus.
- 1.27
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,720
- Rank of 3,050
- #4
- RI rank
- 17,351
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of Rhode Island reports 1.27 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,720 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 53% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.27
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,720
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 53%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 15
- 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 Rhode Island decreased from 18 to 15 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 Rhode Island is a Public institution located in Kingston, RI, enrolling approximately 17,351 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 50 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within RI, it ranks #4 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 17,351 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 Rhode Island is "Rape" with 33 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in RI averaging 0.87 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Rhode Island reports 45% 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 45 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
#1720
See peer comparison
State Rank (RI)
#4
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
15
across 11 crime categories
Where University of Rhode Island sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 47% 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 Rhode Island percentile rank 43.6%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1720 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of Rhode Island reports 45% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $16,942
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $37,146
- Avg Net Price
- $21,440
- Median Debt
- $22,250
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 22%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 72%
- SAT Average
- 1160
- SAT Math Range
- 500–630
- ACT Average
- 28
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 72%
- Retention Rate
- 84%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $57,446
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $69,743
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 78%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Enrollment scale
How campus size shapes the safety figures
With 17,351 enrolled students, University of Rhode Island is in the largest 5% 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 onlyUniversity of Rhode Island: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 12% (17 → 15 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Fondling | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 10 | 13 | 10 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
45 category-year 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 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 35 | 311 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
University of Rhode Island 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).
RI
University of Rhode Island
1.27 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
Loyola University Chicago
2.47 incidents / 1,000 students
OH
Cuyahoga Community College District
0.63 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL · 17,397 enrolled
Safety Score 2.47
Cuyahoga Community College District
Cleveland, OH · 17,407 enrolled
Safety Score 0.63
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA · 17,420 enrolled
Safety Score 0.17
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH · 17,431 enrolled
Safety Score 0.80
College of the Canyons
Valencia, CA · 17,439 enrolled
Safety Score 0.29
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of Rhode Island nationally (rank #1720), regardless of size or state.
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
National Rank #1719
Columbia College
Columbia, SC
National Rank #1721
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
National Rank #1718
Hollins University
Roanoke, VA
National Rank #1722
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
National Rank #1717
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Rhode Island safe?
University of Rhode Island has a safety score of 1.27 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,720 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Rhode Island?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Rhode Island compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in RI.
Does University of Rhode Island have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island's Safety Profile
University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI enrolls 17,351 students and has a safety score of 1.27 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1720 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 18 in 2022 to 15 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 Rhode Island's 1.27 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 Rhode Island 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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