Safety Score
3.12 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Laramie, WY · Clery Act 2023 · Public
University of Wyoming
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 10,913-student campus.
- 3.12
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,289
- Rank of 3,050
- #8
- WY rank
- 10,913
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of Wyoming reports 3.12 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,289 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 75% of ranked campuses its size.
- 3.12
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,289
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 75%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 17
- 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 Wyoming was unchanged from 17 to 17 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 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. Within WY, it ranks #8 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
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. 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 1 reporting year 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.
National Rank
#2289
See peer comparison
State Rank (WY)
#8
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
17
across 11 crime categories
Where University of Wyoming sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
3 safer than 25% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
University of Wyoming percentile rank 25.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2289 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) 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)
- 87%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of Wyoming: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 42% (12 → 17 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fondling | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 10 | 12 | 8 |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
WY
University of Wyoming
3.12 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Palo Alto College
0.55 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Stephen F Austin State University
1.75 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TX · 10,908 enrolled
Safety Score 0.55
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX · 10,888 enrolled
Safety Score 1.75
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC · 10,877 enrolled
Safety Score 0.28
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA · 10,859 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX · 10,855 enrolled
Safety Score 3.78
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of Wyoming nationally (rank #2289), regardless of size or state.
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 #2,289 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Wyoming?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Wyoming compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WY.
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. 2 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.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 17 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
University of Wyoming's 3.12 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 Wyoming 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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