Tampa, FL · Clery Act 2023 · Public

University of South Florida

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 48,572-student campus.

0.97
Incidents / 1k students
#1,575
Rank of 3,050
#92
FL rank
48,572
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

University of South Florida reports 0.97 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,575 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 52% of ranked campuses its size.

0.97
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,575
of 3,050 ranked nationally
52%
safer than ranked campuses its size
23
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

-8 reported incidents

University of South Florida decreased from 31 to 23 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 South Florida is a Public institution located in Tampa, FL, enrolling approximately 48,572 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 91 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within FL, it ranks #92 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 48,572 enrolled students, this campus sits in the large research university bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at University of South Florida is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 26 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in FL averaging 2.79 incidents per 1,000 students, University of South Florida reports 65% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 36 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

0.97 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1575

See peer comparison

State Rank (FL)

#92

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

23

across 11 crime categories

Where University of South Florida sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

1 safer than 52% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). This entry sits in this band. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Above this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 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 South Florida percentile rank 48.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1575 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of South Florida reports 65% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$6,410
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,324
Avg Net Price
$9,812
Median Debt
$17,988
Pell Grant Recipients
29%
How does this cost rank in FL? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
43%
SAT Average
1227
SAT Math Range
550–660
ACT Average
27
ACT Range
24–29

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
91%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$48,328
Median Earnings (10yr)
$57,743
Loan Repayment (3yr)
66%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 48,572 enrolled students, University of South Florida is in the largest 1% 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 only

University of South Florida: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 38% (37 → 23 incidents)

2025303540 202120222023 37 23 ▼ -37.8%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 225
Arson 000
Burglary 3105
Fondling 268
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 1178
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 100
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 368
Robbery 103
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

36 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
36 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 1 26
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 58 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 48
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 4 6
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 1
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 7 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 1 4
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 64 2
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 28
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 4 9

University of South Florida 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

FL

University of South Florida

0.97 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,575
Enrollment
48,572
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA · 47,946 enrolled
Safety Score 2.88
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · 49,605 enrolled
Safety Score 2.64
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · 47,527 enrolled
Safety Score 4.90
University of North Texas
Denton, TX · 47,507 enrolled
Safety Score 3.07
Houston Community College
Houston, TX · 49,749 enrolled
Safety Score 0.46

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest University of South Florida nationally (rank #1575), regardless of size or state.

University of the Southwest
Hobbs, NM
National Rank #1574
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX
National Rank #1576
St Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI
National Rank #1573
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
National Rank #1577
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Minden, LA
National Rank #1572

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of South Florida safe?
University of South Florida has a safety score of 0.97 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,575 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of South Florida?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of South Florida compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in FL.
Does University of South Florida have fire safety data?
Yes. University of South Florida 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 South Florida's Safety Profile

University of South Florida in Tampa, FL enrolls 48,572 students and has a safety score of 0.97 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1575 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 31 in 2022 to 23 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 South Florida's 0.97 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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