Safety Score
49.75 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Villanova, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Villanova 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 10,111-student campus.
- 49.75
- Incidents / 1k students
- #3,044
- Rank of 3,050
- #137
- PA rank
- 10,111
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Villanova University reports 49.75 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #3,044 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 100% of ranked campuses its size.
- 49.75
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #3,044
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 100%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 79
- 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
Villanova University increased from 19 to 79 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 changesVillanova University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Villanova, PA, enrolling approximately 10,111 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 128 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #137 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 10,111 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 Villanova University is "Rape" with 89 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 1.45 incidents per 1,000 students, Villanova University reports 3341% 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.
Villanova University's safety score of 49.75 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 0.2% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is higher than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. As our methodology explains, a higher reported rate can reflect a more active reporting culture rather than a more dangerous campus, and does not by itself indicate the actual likelihood of experiencing a crime.
National Rank
#3044
See peer comparison
State Rank (PA)
#137
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
79
across 11 crime categories
Where Villanova University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
50 safer than 0% 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
Villanova University percentile rank 0.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #3044 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Villanova University reports 3341% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $67,776
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $67,776
- Avg Net Price
- $43,756
- Median Debt
- $25,874
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 12%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 27%
- SAT Average
- 1460
- SAT Math Range
- 710–770
- ACT Average
- 33
- ACT Range
- 32–34
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 92%
- Retention Rate
- 95%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $84,905
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $100,423
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 94%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyVillanova University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 163% (30 → 79 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Burglary | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Fondling | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 66 | 10 | 13 |
| 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 | 0 | 23 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 6 | 235 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 2 | 45 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 6 | 271 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 3 | 29 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 2 | 334 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Villanova 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).
PA
Villanova University
49.75 incidents / 1,000 students
TN
Tennessee Technological University
2.17 incidents / 1,000 students
WI
Gateway Technical College
1.09 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN · 10,117 enrolled
Safety Score 2.17
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI · 10,134 enrolled
Safety Score 1.09
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA · 10,151 enrolled
Safety Score 0.79
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ · 10,069 enrolled
Safety Score 0.10
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL · 10,059 enrolled
Safety Score 3.08
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Villanova University nationally (rank #3044), regardless of size or state.
Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC
National Rank #3043
University of California-San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
National Rank #3045
Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA
National Rank #3042
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Rochester, MN
National Rank #3046
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Scranton, PA
National Rank #3041
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Villanova University safe?
Villanova University has a safety score of 49.75 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #3,044 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Villanova University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Villanova University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does Villanova University have fire safety data?
Yes. Villanova University 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 Villanova University's Safety Profile
Villanova University in Villanova, PA enrolls 10,111 students and has a safety score of 49.75 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #3044 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 19 in 2022 to 79 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Villanova University's 49.75 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Villanova 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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