Seattle, WA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

University of Washington-Seattle 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 55,620-student campus.

6.13
Incidents / 1k students
#2,694
Rank of 3,050
#55
WA rank
55,620
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

University of Washington-Seattle Campus reports 6.13 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,694 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 91% of ranked campuses its size.

6.13
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,694
of 3,050 ranked nationally
91%
report fewer incidents than this campus
274
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

+26 reported incidents

University of Washington-Seattle Campus increased from 248 to 274 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 Washington-Seattle Campus is a Public institution located in Seattle, WA, enrolling approximately 55,620 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 670 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WA, it ranks #55 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 55,620 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 Washington-Seattle Campus is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 325 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WA averaging 3.73 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Washington-Seattle Campus reports 64% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. 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 Score

6.13 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2694

See peer comparison

State Rank (WA)

#55

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

274

across 11 crime categories

Where University of Washington-Seattle Campus sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

6 safer than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. 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 Washington-Seattle Campus percentile rank 11.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2694 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of Washington-Seattle Campus reports 64% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$12,973
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,209
Avg Net Price
$14,091
Median Debt
$14,615
Pell Grant Recipients
15%
How does this cost rank in WA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
39%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
95%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$62,979
Median Earnings (10yr)
$78,466
Loan Repayment (3yr)
84%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 55,620 enrolled students, University of Washington-Seattle Campus is in the largest 1% 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 Washington-Seattle Campus: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 85% (148 → 274 incidents)

100150200250300 202120222023 148 274 ▲ +85.1%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 967
Arson 578
Burglary 806862
Fondling 51716
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 16312834
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 82014
Robbery 427
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 1 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 1 32
Liquor 2023 2 108
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 1 44
Liquor 2022 0 116
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 2 41
Liquor 2021 0 128
Weapons 2021 1 0

University of Washington-Seattle 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

WA

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

6.13 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,694
Enrollment
55,620
Data year
2023

FL

University of Florida

6.31 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,703
Enrollment
54,814
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN · 54,890 enrolled
Safety Score 4.41
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL · 54,814 enrolled
Safety Score 6.31
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL · 56,563 enrolled
Safety Score 5.22
Florida International University
Miami, FL · 53,953 enrolled
Safety Score 1.06
New York University
New York, NY · 57,335 enrolled
Safety Score 1.67

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest University of Washington-Seattle Campus nationally (rank #2694), regardless of size or state.

Albany State University
Albany, GA
National Rank #2693
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, TX
National Rank #2695
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL
National Rank #2692
Landmark College
Putney, VT
National Rank #2696
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL
National Rank #2691

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Washington-Seattle Campus safe?
University of Washington-Seattle Campus has a safety score of 6.13 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,694 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Washington-Seattle Campus compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WA.
Does University of Washington-Seattle Campus have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Washington-Seattle Campus reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

Understanding University of Washington-Seattle Campus's Safety Profile

University of Washington-Seattle Campus in Seattle, WA enrolls 55,620 students and has a safety score of 6.13 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2694 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 increased from 248 in 2022 to 274 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

University of Washington-Seattle Campus's 6.13 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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