Safety Score
2.09 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Tacoma, WA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
University of Washington-Tacoma 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 4,777-student campus.
- 2.09
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,031
- Rank of 3,050
- #34
- WA rank
- 4,777
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus reports 2.09 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,031 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 65% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.09
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,031
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 65%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 6
- 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 Washington-Tacoma Campus decreased from 11 to 6 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 Washington-Tacoma Campus is a Public institution located in Tacoma, WA, enrolling approximately 4,777 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 22 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WA, it ranks #34 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 4,777 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is "Burglary" with 16 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WA averaging 3.90 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Washington-Tacoma Campus reports 46% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year 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.
National Rank
#2031
See peer comparison
State Rank (WA)
#34
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
6
across 11 crime categories
Where University of Washington-Tacoma Campus sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 35% 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 Washington-Tacoma Campus percentile rank 33.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2031 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus reports 46% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $13,168
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $43,404
- Avg Net Price
- $10,163
- Median Debt
- $14,615
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 40%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 83%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 63%
- Retention Rate
- 80%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $62,979
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $78,466
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 84%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of Washington-Tacoma Campus: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 20% (5 → 6 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
University of Washington-Tacoma 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).
WA
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
2.09 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Winston-Salem State University
14.45 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Reading Area Community College
0.42 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC · 4,776 enrolled
Safety Score 14.45
Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA · 4,788 enrolled
Safety Score 0.42
Compton College
Compton, CA · 4,765 enrolled
Safety Score 4.41
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
Louisville, KY · 4,794 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Heartland Community College
Normal, IL · 4,795 enrolled
Safety Score 0.21
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of Washington-Tacoma Campus nationally (rank #2031), regardless of size or state.
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
National Rank #2030
Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC
National Rank #2032
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
National Rank #2029
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
Center Valley, PA
National Rank #2033
University of Advancing Technology
Tempe, AZ
National Rank #2028
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus safe?
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus has a safety score of 2.09 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,031 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WA.
Does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Washington-Tacoma Campus 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 Washington-Tacoma Campus's Safety Profile
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in Tacoma, WA enrolls 4,777 students and has a safety score of 2.09 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2031 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 11 in 2022 to 6 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 Washington-Tacoma Campus's 2.09 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 Washington-Tacoma Campus 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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