WY Public 4-year Clery Act 2026 data

University of Wyoming — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics

Laramie, WY · 10,913 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 46 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 3.12 per 1,000 students · national rank #2289.

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 10,913 enrolled

Categories31%22%9%18%20%Criminal offensesVAWAHate crimesArrestsDisciplinary refs
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 10,913 enrolled

University of Wyoming is a Public institution located in Laramie, WY, enrolling approximately 10,913 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 46 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 3.12 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #2289 nationally and #8 within WY.

University of Wyoming reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 46 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 3.12 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #2289 and #8 within WY out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 10,913 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 Wyoming is "rape" with 30 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 12 in 2021 to 17 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WY averaging 1.27 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Wyoming reports 145% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 69 reporting years for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 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

3.12 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2289

See peer comparison

State Rank (WY)

#8

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

17

across 11 crime categories

Safety Percentile

University of Wyoming percentile rank 59.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2289 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of Wyoming reports 145% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$7,768
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,178
Avg Net Price
$13,599
Median Debt
$18,000
Pell Grant Recipients
23%

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
97%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
80%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$48,360
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,880
Loan Repayment (3yr)
358600%

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 010
arson 000
burglary 122
fondling 222
incest 000
motor_vehicle_theft 400
murder 000
negligent_manslaughter 000
rape 10128
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 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
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 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
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 18 4
liquor 2023 115 25
weapons 2023 0 0
drugs 2022 11 3
liquor 2022 111 38
weapons 2022 0 0
drugs 2021 16 11
liquor 2021 66 180
weapons 2021 0 0

University of Wyoming 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

WY

University of Wyoming

3.12% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$10,913
Brackets
2023

TX

Palo Alto College

0.55% top marginal rate
Structure
Flat tax
Burden @ $100K
$10,908
Brackets
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Wyoming safe?
University of Wyoming has a safety score of 3.12 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2289 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Wyoming?
University of Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
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 Wyoming compare to similar schools?
University of Wyoming is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within WY. 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 Wyoming have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Wyoming 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 Wyoming's Safety Profile

University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY enrolls 10,913 students and has a safety score of 3.12 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2289 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 remained at 17 from 2022 to 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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