NY Private Nonprofit 4-year Clery Act 2026 data

Vassar College — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY · 2,456 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 66 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 17.51 per 1,000 students · national rank #2994.

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 2,456 enrolled

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 2,456 enrolled

Vassar College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY, enrolling approximately 2,456 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 66 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 17.51 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #2994 nationally and #194 within NY.

Vassar College reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 66 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 17.51 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #2994 and #194 within NY out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 2,456 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 Vassar College is "fondling" with 24 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 24 in 2021 to 29 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 5.36 incidents per 1,000 students, Vassar College reports 227% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 137 reporting years for on-campus residential facilities, logging 4 total fires, 1 injuries. 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

17.51 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2994

See peer comparison

State Rank (NY)

#194

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

29

across 11 crime categories

Safety Percentile

Vassar College percentile rank 47.2%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2994 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Vassar College reports 227% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$71,030
Out-of-State Tuition
$71,030
Avg Net Price
$39,343
Median Debt
$18,625
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
19%
SAT Average
1494
SAT Math Range
720–780
ACT Average
33
ACT Range
33–35

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
90%
Retention Rate
95%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$49,177
Median Earnings (10yr)
$71,366
Loan Repayment (3yr)
50900%

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 000
arson 100
burglary 415
fondling 1455
incest 000
motor_vehicle_theft 403
murder 000
negligent_manslaughter 000
rape 6611
robbery 010
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 1 0 0 0 0
2023 1 1 0 0 0
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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 0 10
liquor 2023 0 1
weapons 2023 0 0
drugs 2022 0 1
liquor 2022 0 1
weapons 2022 0 0
drugs 2021 0 6
liquor 2021 0 12
weapons 2021 0 0

Vassar College 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

NY

Vassar College

17.51% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$2,456
Brackets
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vassar College safe?
Vassar College has a safety score of 17.51 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2994 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Vassar College?
Vassar College 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 Vassar College?
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 Vassar College compare to similar schools?
Vassar College is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within NY. 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 Vassar College have fire safety data?
Yes. Vassar College 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 Vassar College's Safety Profile

Vassar College in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY enrolls 2,456 students and has a safety score of 17.51 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2994 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters — urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

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 increased from 13 in 2022 to 29 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

Campus Safety Guides

Student Guide
How to Research Campus Safety Before Choosing a College
 Data Guide
Understanding Clery Act Crime Statistics
 Parent Guide
A Parent's Guide to Evaluating Campus Safety
 Analysis
Campus Safety vs. City Crime: What the Data Shows

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