Valparaiso, IN · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Valparaiso 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 2,846-student campus.

1.76
Incidents / 1k students
#1,908
Rank of 3,050
#25
IN rank
2,846
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Valparaiso University reports 1.76 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,908 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 61% of ranked campuses its size.

1.76
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,908
of 3,050 ranked nationally
61%
report fewer incidents than this campus
1
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

-3 reported incidents

Valparaiso University decreased from 4 to 1 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

Valparaiso University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Valparaiso, IN, enrolling approximately 2,846 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 14 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IN, it ranks #25 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,846 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 Valparaiso University is "Rape" with 6 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IN averaging 3.30 incidents per 1,000 students, Valparaiso University reports 47% fewer 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

1.76 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1908

See peer comparison

State Rank (IN)

#25

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

1

across 11 crime categories

Where Valparaiso 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 39% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 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

Valparaiso University percentile rank 37.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1908 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Valparaiso University reports 47% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$48,450
Out-of-State Tuition
$48,450
Avg Net Price
$18,578
Median Debt
$26,942
Pell Grant Recipients
27%
How does this cost rank in IN? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
89%
SAT Average
1178
SAT Math Range
520–640
ACT Range
23–31

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
75%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$55,216
Median Earnings (10yr)
$63,191
Loan Repayment (3yr)
84%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Valparaiso University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 89% (9 → 1 incidents)

0510 202120222023 9 1 ▼ -88.9%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 001
Arson 000
Burglary 111
Fondling 011
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 010
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 015
Robbery 001
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 5 20
Liquor 2023 1 60
Weapons 2023 1 0
Drugs 2022 0 5
Liquor 2022 1 48
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 2
Liquor 2021 1 74
Weapons 2021 0 0

Valparaiso 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).

Selected

IN

Valparaiso University

1.76 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,908
Enrollment
2,846
Data year
2023

AL

Tuskegee University

1.05 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,617
Enrollment
2,846
Data year
2023

NH

Keene State College

4.22 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,490
Enrollment
2,846
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL · 2,846 enrolled
Safety Score 1.05
Keene State College
Keene, NH · 2,846 enrolled
Safety Score 4.22
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD · 2,844 enrolled
Safety Score 7.74
Regis College
Weston, MA · 2,842 enrolled
Safety Score 1.41
Marywood University
Scranton, PA · 2,850 enrolled
Safety Score 2.11

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Valparaiso University nationally (rank #1908), regardless of size or state.

Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA
National Rank #1907
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA
National Rank #1909
University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA
National Rank #1906
Casper College
Casper, WY
National Rank #1910
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
National Rank #1905

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valparaiso University safe?
Valparaiso University has a safety score of 1.76 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,908 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Valparaiso University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Valparaiso University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IN.
Does Valparaiso University have fire safety data?
Yes. Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso University's Safety Profile

Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN enrolls 2,846 students and has a safety score of 1.76 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1908 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 4 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.

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

What this means for you

Valparaiso University's 1.76 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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