Safety Score
3.97 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
University of Richmond, VA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
University of Richmond
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 3,776-student campus.
- 3.97
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,455
- Rank of 3,050
- #58
- VA rank
- 3,776
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of Richmond reports 3.97 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,455 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 82% of ranked campuses its size.
- 3.97
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,455
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 82%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 8
- 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 Richmond decreased from 23 to 8 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 Richmond is a Private Nonprofit institution located in University of Richmond, VA, enrolling approximately 3,776 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 44 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within VA, it ranks #58 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 3,776 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 Richmond is "Burglary" with 16 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in VA averaging 1.91 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Richmond reports 108% 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
#2455
See peer comparison
State Rank (VA)
#58
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
8
across 11 crime categories
Where University of Richmond sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
4 safer than 18% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
University of Richmond percentile rank 19.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2455 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of Richmond reports 108% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $65,230
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $65,230
- Avg Net Price
- $31,309
- Median Debt
- $21,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 17%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 22%
- SAT Average
- 1497
- SAT Math Range
- 710–780
- ACT Range
- 33–35
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 86%
- Retention Rate
- 91%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $67,927
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $76,178
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 81%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of Richmond: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 38% (13 → 8 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 10 | 3 |
| Fondling | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 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
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 1 | 41 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 45 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 86 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
University of Richmond 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).
VA
University of Richmond
3.97 incidents / 1,000 students
LA
Louisiana Delta Community College
0.26 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Jamestown Community College
1.33 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe, LA · 3,775 enrolled
Safety Score 0.26
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY · 3,772 enrolled
Safety Score 1.33
Cochise County Community College District
Douglas, AZ · 3,782 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO · 3,769 enrolled
Safety Score 7.16
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA · 3,768 enrolled
Safety Score 0.80
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of Richmond nationally (rank #2455), regardless of size or state.
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
New York, NY
National Rank #2454
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
National Rank #2456
John Carroll University
University Heights, OH
National Rank #2453
Fisk University
Nashville, TN
National Rank #2457
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
National Rank #2452
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Richmond safe?
University of Richmond has a safety score of 3.97 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,455 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Richmond?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Richmond compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in VA.
Does University of Richmond have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Richmond 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 Richmond's Safety Profile
University of Richmond in University of Richmond, VA enrolls 3,776 students and has a safety score of 3.97 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2455 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 23 in 2022 to 8 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 Richmond's 3.97 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 Richmond 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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