Safety Score
1.29 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Evansville, IN · Clery Act 2023 · Public
University of Southern Indiana
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 9,282-student campus.
- 1.29
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,724
- Rank of 3,050
- #22
- IN rank
- 9,282
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of Southern Indiana reports 1.29 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,724 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 53% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.29
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,724
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 53%
- 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 Southern Indiana increased from 6 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 Southern Indiana is a Public institution located in Evansville, IN, enrolling approximately 9,282 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 20 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IN, it ranks #22 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 9,282 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 Southern Indiana is "Fondling" with 8 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IN averaging 1.12 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Southern Indiana reports 15% 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
#1724
See peer comparison
State Rank (IN)
#22
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
8
across 11 crime categories
Where University of Southern Indiana sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 47% 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 Southern Indiana percentile rank 43.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1724 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of Southern Indiana reports 15% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $10,066
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $22,907
- Avg Net Price
- $12,923
- Median Debt
- $20,105
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 23%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 96%
- SAT Average
- 1141
- SAT Math Range
- 510–620
- ACT Average
- 24
- ACT Range
- 21–27
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 50%
- Retention Rate
- 75%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $42,323
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $47,605
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 76%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of Southern Indiana: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 33% (6 → 8 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fondling | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 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 | 3 | 8 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 24 | 60 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 5 | 6 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 20 | 27 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 16 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 17 | 30 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
University of Southern Indiana 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).
IN
University of Southern Indiana
1.29 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Cabrillo College
0.54 incidents / 1,000 students
FL
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
1.30 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA · 9,274 enrolled
Safety Score 0.54
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL · 9,265 enrolled
Safety Score 1.30
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA · 9,299 enrolled
Safety Score 0.22
Triton College
River Grove, IL · 9,262 enrolled
Safety Score 0.22
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA · 9,246 enrolled
Safety Score 3.35
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of Southern Indiana nationally (rank #1724), regardless of size or state.
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
National Rank #1723
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
National Rank #1725
Hollins University
Roanoke, VA
National Rank #1722
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
National Rank #1726
Columbia College
Columbia, SC
National Rank #1721
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Southern Indiana safe?
University of Southern Indiana has a safety score of 1.29 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,724 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Southern Indiana?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Southern Indiana compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IN.
Does University of Southern Indiana have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Southern Indiana 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 Southern Indiana's Safety Profile
University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, IN enrolls 9,282 students and has a safety score of 1.29 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1724 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 6 in 2022 to 8 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 Southern Indiana's 1.29 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 Southern Indiana 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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