Charlottesville, VA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

University of Virginia-Main Campus

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 25,924-student campus.

9.61
Incidents / 1k students
#2,875
Rank of 3,050
#68
VA rank
25,924
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

University of Virginia-Main Campus reports 9.61 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,875 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 96% of ranked campuses its size.

9.61
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,875
of 3,050 ranked nationally
96%
report fewer incidents than this campus
177
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

-29 reported incidents

University of Virginia-Main Campus decreased from 206 to 177 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 Virginia-Main Campus is a Public institution located in Charlottesville, VA, enrolling approximately 25,924 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 445 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within VA, it ranks #68 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 25,924 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 Virginia-Main Campus is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 212 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in VA averaging 2.84 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Virginia-Main Campus reports 239% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 5 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 54 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

9.61 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2875

See peer comparison

State Rank (VA)

#68

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

177

across 11 crime categories

Where University of Virginia-Main Campus sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

10 safer than 4% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Below this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Virginia-Main Campus percentile rank 5.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2875 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of Virginia-Main Campus reports 239% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$21,803
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,512
Avg Net Price
$21,565
Median Debt
$17,500
Pell Grant Recipients
16%
How does this cost rank in VA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
17%
SAT Average
1480
SAT Math Range
710–780
ACT Average
34
ACT Range
32–35

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
95%
Retention Rate
98%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$72,359
Median Earnings (10yr)
$86,863
Loan Repayment (3yr)
89%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 25,924 enrolled students, University of Virginia-Main Campus is in the largest 3% 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 Virginia-Main Campus: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 185% (62 → 177 incidents)

050100150200250 202120222023 62 177 ▲ +185.5%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 24309
Arson 210
Burglary 14126
Fondling 252515
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 8610719
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 130
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 212511
Robbery 432
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 5 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

54 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
54 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 5 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 1 28
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 3 199
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 4 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 1 0
Weapons 2023 3 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 5 0

University of Virginia-Main Campus 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

VA

University of Virginia-Main Campus

9.61 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,875
Enrollment
25,924
Data year
2023

NY

Stony Brook University

2.44 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,124
Enrollment
25,865
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY · 25,865 enrolled
Safety Score 2.44
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA · 26,041 enrolled
Safety Score 2.04
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK · 26,043 enrolled
Safety Score 1.96
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA · 26,068 enrolled
Safety Score 7.52
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA · 26,073 enrolled
Safety Score 0.23

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest University of Virginia-Main Campus nationally (rank #2875), regardless of size or state.

Albion College
Albion, MI
National Rank #2874
Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX
National Rank #2876
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK
National Rank #2873
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH
National Rank #2877
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
National Rank #2872

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Virginia-Main Campus safe?
University of Virginia-Main Campus has a safety score of 9.61 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,875 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Virginia-Main Campus?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Virginia-Main Campus compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in VA.
Does University of Virginia-Main Campus have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Virginia-Main Campus reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 5 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding University of Virginia-Main Campus's Safety Profile

University of Virginia-Main Campus in Charlottesville, VA enrolls 25,924 students and has a safety score of 9.61 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2875 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 206 in 2022 to 177 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 5 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

University of Virginia-Main Campus's 9.61 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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