Safety Score
5.82 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
San Diego, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
University of San Diego
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 9,110-student campus.
- 5.82
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,668
- Rank of 3,050
- #276
- CA rank
- 9,110
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of San Diego reports 5.82 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,668 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 90% of ranked campuses its size.
- 5.82
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,668
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 90%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 44
- 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 San Diego increased from 37 to 44 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 San Diego is a Private Nonprofit institution located in San Diego, CA, enrolling approximately 9,110 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 108 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #276 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 9,110 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 San Diego is "Burglary" with 39 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 3.97 incidents per 1,000 students, University of San Diego reports 47% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 4 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 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
#2668
See peer comparison
State Rank (CA)
#276
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
44
across 11 crime categories
Where University of San Diego sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
6 safer than 10% 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 San Diego percentile rank 12.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2668 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of San Diego reports 47% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $59,486
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $59,486
- Avg Net Price
- $30,365
- Median Debt
- $22,940
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 21%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 52%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 83%
- Retention Rate
- 91%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $64,995
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $86,522
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 85%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of San Diego: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 63% (27 → 44 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 18 | 13 | 8 |
| Fondling | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21 | 13 | 3 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 33 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 1 | 2 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 6 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 31 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 134 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 22 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 275 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 1 | 6 |
University of San Diego 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).
CA
University of San Diego
5.82 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
CUNY Graduate School and University Center
0.22 incidents / 1,000 students
MN
University of St Thomas
3.07 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
CUNY Graduate School and University Center
New York, NY · 9,116 enrolled
Safety Score 0.22
University of St Thomas
St. Paul, MN · 9,121 enrolled
Safety Score 3.07
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC · 9,121 enrolled
Safety Score 7.67
Mercer University
Macon, GA · 9,124 enrolled
Safety Score 4.71
University of California-Merced
Merced, CA · 9,147 enrolled
Safety Score 4.15
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of San Diego nationally (rank #2668), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of San Diego safe?
University of San Diego has a safety score of 5.82 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,668 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of San Diego?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of San Diego compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does University of San Diego have fire safety data?
Yes. University of San Diego reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 4 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding University of San Diego's Safety Profile
University of San Diego in San Diego, CA enrolls 9,110 students and has a safety score of 5.82 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2668 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 37 in 2022 to 44 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 4 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
University of San Diego's 5.82 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 San Diego 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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