UT Public 4-year Clery Act 2026 data

University of Utah — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics

SALT LAKE CITY, UT · 35,260 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 456 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 16.00 per 1,000 students · national rank #2985.

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 35,260 enrolled

Categories31%22%9%18%20%Criminal offensesVAWAHate crimesArrestsDisciplinary refs
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 35,260 enrolled

University of Utah is a Public institution located in SALT LAKE CITY, UT, enrolling approximately 35,260 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 456 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 16.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #2985 nationally and #23 within UT.

University of Utah reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 456 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 16.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #2985 and #23 within UT out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 35,260 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 Utah is "rape" with 213 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 76 in 2021 to 260 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in UT averaging 2.10 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Utah reports 662% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 90 reporting years for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. 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. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.

Safety Score

16.00 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2985

See peer comparison

State Rank (UT)

#23

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

260

across 11 crime categories

Safety Percentile

University of Utah percentile rank 47.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2985 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of Utah reports 662% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$9,620
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,860
Avg Net Price
$16,200
Median Debt
$19,000
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
86%
SAT Average
1257
SAT Math Range
590–690
ACT Average
26
ACT Range
22–29

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
86%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$55,239
Median Earnings (10yr)
$67,170
Loan Repayment (3yr)
762200%

Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only
Crime Type 2023 (On-Campus)2022 (On-Campus)2021 (On-Campus)
aggravated_assault 000
arson 000
burglary 000
fondling 000
incest 000
motor_vehicle_theft 000
murder 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 Total Fires Injuries Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
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2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
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2023 0 0 0 0 0
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2023 0 0 0 0 0
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2023 0 0 0 0 0
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2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 1 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

18 category-year records

Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 18 reported records

Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 18 reported records
Category Year Arrests Disciplinary Actions
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 39 39
liquor 2023 0 0
liquor 2023 7 231
weapons 2023 0 0
weapons 2023 2 1
drugs 2022 0 0
drugs 2022 9 39
liquor 2022 0 0
liquor 2022 3 389
weapons 2022 0 0
weapons 2022 2 0
drugs 2021 0 0
drugs 2021 15 68
liquor 2021 0 7
liquor 2021 7 299
weapons 2021 0 0
weapons 2021 2 2

University of Utah vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.

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University of Utah

16.00% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$35,260
Brackets
2023
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Brigham Young University

1.77% top marginal rate
Structure
Flat tax
Burden @ $100K
$35,074
Brackets
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Utah safe?
University of Utah has a safety score of 16.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2985 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Utah?
University of Utah reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect University of Utah?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does University of Utah compare to similar schools?
University of Utah is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within UT. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does University of Utah have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Utah 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 Utah's Safety Profile

University of Utah in SALT LAKE CITY, UT enrolls 35,260 students and has a safety score of 16.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2985 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters — urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents increased from 120 in 2022 to 260 in 2023.

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

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Data sourced from official U.S. government datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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