Safety Score
3.45 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
San Antonio, TX · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
University of the Incarnate Word
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 7,251-student campus.
- 3.45
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,363
- Rank of 3,050
- #142
- TX rank
- 7,251
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of the Incarnate Word reports 3.45 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,363 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 78% of ranked campuses its size.
- 3.45
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,363
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 78%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 13
- 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 the Incarnate Word increased from 12 to 13 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 the Incarnate Word is a Private Nonprofit institution located in San Antonio, TX, enrolling approximately 7,251 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 35 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TX, it ranks #142 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 7,251 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 the Incarnate Word is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 13 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TX averaging 0.71 incidents per 1,000 students, University of the Incarnate Word reports 383% 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 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.
National Rank
#2363
See peer comparison
State Rank (TX)
#142
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
13
across 11 crime categories
Where University of the Incarnate Word sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
3 safer than 22% 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 the Incarnate Word percentile rank 22.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2363 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of the Incarnate Word reports 383% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $37,090
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $37,090
- Avg Net Price
- $22,775
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 45%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 98%
- ACT Average
- 20
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 51%
- Retention Rate
- 71%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $47,625
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $56,733
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 58%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of the Incarnate Word: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 30% (10 → 13 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
36 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 2 | 14 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 17 | 57 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 8 | 33 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 4 | 34 |
University of the Incarnate Word 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).
TX
University of the Incarnate Word
3.45 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
West Valley College
1.51 incidents / 1,000 students
NJ
Hudson County Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
West Valley College
Saratoga, CA · 7,272 enrolled
Safety Score 1.51
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ · 7,229 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Nevada State University
Henderson, NV · 7,283 enrolled
Safety Score 0.82
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX · 7,217 enrolled
Safety Score 0.14
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO · 7,288 enrolled
Safety Score 1.10
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of the Incarnate Word nationally (rank #2363), regardless of size or state.
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
National Rank #2362
Intellitec College-Grand Junction
Grand Junction, CO
National Rank #2364
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH
National Rank #2361
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA
National Rank #2365
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
National Rank #2360
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of the Incarnate Word safe?
University of the Incarnate Word has a safety score of 3.45 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,363 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of the Incarnate Word?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of the Incarnate Word compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TX.
Does University of the Incarnate Word have fire safety data?
Yes. University of the Incarnate Word 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 the Incarnate Word's Safety Profile
University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX enrolls 7,251 students and has a safety score of 3.45 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2363 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 12 in 2022 to 13 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 the Incarnate Word's 3.45 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 the Incarnate Word 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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