VT Public 4-year Clery Act 2026 data

University of Vermont — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics

BURLINGTON, VT · 14,320 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 113 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 4.19 per 1,000 students · national rank #2488.

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 14,320 enrolled

Categories31%22%9%18%20%Criminal offensesVAWAHate crimesArrestsDisciplinary refs
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 14,320 enrolled

University of Vermont is a Public institution located in BURLINGTON, VT, enrolling approximately 14,320 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 113 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 4.19 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #2488 nationally and #7 within VT.

University of Vermont reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 113 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 4.19 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #2488 and #7 within VT out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 14,320 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 Vermont is "burglary" with 39 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is stable — moving from 38 in 2021 to 38 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in VT averaging 1.20 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Vermont reports 249% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 29 reporting years 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 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

4.19 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2488

See peer comparison

State Rank (VT)

#7

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

38

across 11 crime categories

Safety Percentile

University of Vermont percentile rank 56.1%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2488 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of Vermont reports 249% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$19,058
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,502
Avg Net Price
$19,343
Median Debt
$20,951
Pell Grant Recipients
13%

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
65%
SAT Average
1374
SAT Math Range
630–710
ACT Average
31
ACT Range
30–32

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
79%
Retention Rate
89%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$48,164
Median Earnings (10yr)
$62,472
Loan Repayment (3yr)
381000%

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 300
arson 154
burglary 61914
fondling 333
incest 000
motor_vehicle_theft 1127
murder 000
negligent_manslaughter 000
rape 14810
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

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records

Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records

Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Disciplinary Actions
drugs 2023 0 164
liquor 2023 1 367
weapons 2023 0 0
drugs 2022 1 141
liquor 2022 0 290
weapons 2022 0 0
drugs 2021 0 127
liquor 2021 0 407
weapons 2021 0 0

University of Vermont 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.

Selected

VT

University of Vermont

4.19% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$14,320
Brackets
2023

TX

St Philip's College

0.28% top marginal rate
Structure
Flat tax
Burden @ $100K
$14,281
Brackets
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Vermont safe?
University of Vermont has a safety score of 4.19 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2488 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Vermont?
University of Vermont 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 Vermont?
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 Vermont compare to similar schools?
University of Vermont is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within VT. 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 Vermont have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Vermont 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 Vermont's Safety Profile

University of Vermont in BURLINGTON, VT enrolls 14,320 students and has a safety score of 4.19 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2488 nationally.

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 37 in 2022 to 38 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

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.