Safety Score
2.15 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Saint George, UT · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Utah Tech University
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 12,567-student campus.
- 2.15
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,051
- Rank of 3,050
- #18
- UT rank
- 12,567
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Utah Tech University reports 2.15 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,051 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 66% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.15
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,051
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 66%
- 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
Utah Tech University decreased from 24 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 changesUtah Tech University is a Public institution located in Saint George, UT, enrolling approximately 12,567 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 56 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within UT, it ranks #18 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 12,567 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 Utah Tech University is "Burglary" with 16 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in UT averaging 1.27 incidents per 1,000 students, Utah Tech University reports 69% 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 18 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
#2051
See peer comparison
State Rank (UT)
#18
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
17
across 11 crime categories
Where Utah Tech University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 34% 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
Utah Tech University percentile rank 32.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2051 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Utah Tech University reports 69% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $6,306
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $18,246
- Avg Net Price
- $16,039
- Median Debt
- $15,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 22%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 36%
- Retention Rate
- 68%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $37,959
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $44,570
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 70%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUtah Tech University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 13% (15 → 17 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| Fondling | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 6 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 10 | 51 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 2 | 12 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 20 | 34 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 15 | 4 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 47 | 19 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Utah Tech University 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).
UT
Utah Tech University
2.15 incidents / 1,000 students
KY
Jefferson Community and Technical College
0.32 incidents / 1,000 students
MI
Wayne County Community College District
0.16 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Louisville, KY · 12,574 enrolled
Safety Score 0.32
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI · 12,554 enrolled
Safety Score 0.16
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID · 12,614 enrolled
Safety Score 3.96
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI · 12,518 enrolled
Safety Score 0.48
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA · 12,655 enrolled
Safety Score 1.42
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Utah Tech University nationally (rank #2051), regardless of size or state.
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
National Rank #2050
Webber International University
Babson Park, FL
National Rank #2052
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Henderson, NV
National Rank #2049
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
National Rank #2053
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
National Rank #2048
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Utah Tech University safe?
Utah Tech University has a safety score of 2.15 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,051 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Utah Tech University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Utah Tech University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in UT.
Does Utah Tech University have fire safety data?
Yes. Utah Tech University 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 Utah Tech University's Safety Profile
Utah Tech University in Saint George, UT enrolls 12,567 students and has a safety score of 2.15 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2051 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 24 in 2022 to 17 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Utah Tech University's 2.15 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Utah Tech University 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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