Sioux Falls, SD · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

University of Sioux Falls

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 1,509-student campus.

3.31
Incidents / 1k students
#2,334
Rank of 3,050
#16
SD rank
1,509
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

University of Sioux Falls reports 3.31 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,334 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

3.31
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,334
of 3,050 ranked nationally
4
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

+4 reported incidents

University of Sioux Falls increased from 0 to 4 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 Sioux Falls is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Sioux Falls, SD, enrolling approximately 1,509 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 4 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within SD, it ranks #16 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,509 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 Sioux Falls is "Fondling" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in SD averaging 1.99 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Sioux Falls reports 67% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 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

3.31 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2334

See peer comparison

State Rank (SD)

#16

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

4

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

University of Sioux Falls percentile rank 23.5%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2334 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of Sioux Falls reports 67% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$21,750
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,750
Avg Net Price
$21,383
Median Debt
$23,249
Pell Grant Recipients
29%
How does this cost rank in SD? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
83%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
62%
Retention Rate
75%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$46,712
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,521
Loan Repayment (3yr)
83%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

University of Sioux Falls: on-campus incidents by year

Rising

-20246 202120222023 0 4 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 200
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 200
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
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 0 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 0
Liquor 2023 0 38
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 1 1
Liquor 2022 0 36
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 1
Liquor 2021 0 11
Weapons 2021 0 0

University of Sioux Falls 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

SD

University of Sioux Falls

3.31 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,334
Enrollment
1,509
Data year
2023

SC

Newberry College

5.97 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,686
Enrollment
1,507
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE · 1,508 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Newberry College
Newberry, SC · 1,507 enrolled
Safety Score 5.97
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
New York, NY · 1,511 enrolled
Safety Score 3.97
Morgan Community College
Fort Morgan, CO · 1,506 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald
Hohenwald, TN · 1,506 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest University of Sioux Falls nationally (rank #2334), regardless of size or state.

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX
National Rank #2333
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth, MN
National Rank #2335
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC
National Rank #2332
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA
National Rank #2336
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI
National Rank #2331

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Sioux Falls safe?
University of Sioux Falls has a safety score of 3.31 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,334 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Sioux Falls?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Sioux Falls compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in SD.
Does University of Sioux Falls have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Sioux Falls reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding University of Sioux Falls's Safety Profile

University of Sioux Falls in Sioux Falls, SD enrolls 1,509 students and has a safety score of 3.31 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2334 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 4 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

University of Sioux Falls's 3.31 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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