Scranton, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

University of Scranton

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 4,825-student campus.

2.49
Incidents / 1k students
#2,141
Rank of 3,050
#87
PA rank
4,825
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

University of Scranton reports 2.49 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,141 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 70% of ranked campuses its size.

2.49
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,141
of 3,050 ranked nationally
70%
report fewer incidents than this campus
9
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

-2 reported incidents

University of Scranton decreased from 11 to 9 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 Scranton is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Scranton, PA, enrolling approximately 4,825 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 26 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #87 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 4,825 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 Scranton is "Rape" with 14 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 2.03 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Scranton reports 22% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 3 total fires. 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.

Safety Score

2.49 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2141

See peer comparison

State Rank (PA)

#87

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

9

across 11 crime categories

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

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

2 safer than 30% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Scranton percentile rank 29.8%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2141 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of Scranton reports 22% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$53,983
Out-of-State Tuition
$53,983
Avg Net Price
$32,568
Median Debt
$27,000
Pell Grant Recipients
24%
How does this cost rank in PA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
81%
SAT Average
1237
SAT Math Range
570–658
ACT Average
26
ACT Range
25–30

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
85%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$62,921
Median Earnings (10yr)
$74,652
Loan Repayment (3yr)
85%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

University of Scranton: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 50% (6 → 9 incidents)

4681012 202120222023 6 9 ▲ +50.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 100
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 451
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 100
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 365
Robbery 000
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 3 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 22
Liquor 2023 3 95
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 15
Liquor 2022 0 145
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 37
Liquor 2021 1 186
Weapons 2021 0 0

University of Scranton 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 Scranton

2.49 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,141
Enrollment
4,825
Data year
2023

NY

Ithaca College

8.29 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,822
Enrollment
4,828
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN · 4,822 enrolled
Safety Score 0.21
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY · 4,828 enrolled
Safety Score 8.29
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA · 4,833 enrolled
Safety Score 0.41
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK · 4,811 enrolled
Safety Score 0.83
Wayne State College
Wayne, NE · 4,807 enrolled
Safety Score 0.42

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest University of Scranton nationally (rank #2141), regardless of size or state.

Gordon College
Wenham, MA
National Rank #2140
WyoTech
Laramie, WY
National Rank #2142
California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA
National Rank #2139
Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA
National Rank #2143
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO
National Rank #2138

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Scranton safe?
University of Scranton has a safety score of 2.49 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,141 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Scranton?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Scranton compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does University of Scranton have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Scranton reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 3 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding University of Scranton's Safety Profile

University of Scranton in Scranton, PA enrolls 4,825 students and has a safety score of 2.49 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2141 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 11 in 2022 to 9 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 3 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

University of Scranton's 2.49 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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