Vincennes, IN · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Vincennes 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 18,438-student campus.

0.43
Incidents / 1k students
#1,269
Rank of 3,050
#15
IN rank
18,438
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Vincennes University reports 0.43 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,269 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 65% of ranked campuses its size.

0.43
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,269
of 3,050 ranked nationally
65%
safer than ranked campuses its size
2
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

-5 reported incidents

Vincennes University decreased from 7 to 2 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

Vincennes University is a Public institution located in Vincennes, IN, enrolling approximately 18,438 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 24 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IN, it ranks #15 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 18,438 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 Vincennes University is "Burglary" with 9 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IN averaging 5.45 incidents per 1,000 students, Vincennes University reports 92% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. 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.

Safety Score

0.43 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1269

Above-average safety

State Rank (IN)

#15

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

2

across 11 crime categories

Where Vincennes University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

0 Safer than most safer than 65% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). This entry sits in this band. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Above this entry. 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

Vincennes University percentile rank 58.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1269 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Vincennes University reports 92% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$7,126
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,858
Avg Net Price
$11,225
Median Debt
$12,000
Pell Grant Recipients
9%
How does this cost rank in IN? →

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
37%
Retention Rate
50%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$35,834
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,110
Loan Repayment (3yr)
69%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 18,438 enrolled students, Vincennes University is in the largest 5% of the 5,673 institutions in this dataset with a reported enrollment. The safety score above already normalizes reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students, so compare it with similarly sized campuses instead of treating a higher raw count as evidence that a campus is less safe. Use the annual crime table to see what was reported, then use the peer comparison to judge the rate against schools of a similar scale. A lower reported rate is not a guarantee of individual safety or a measure of reporting quality.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Vincennes University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 87% (15 → 2 incidents)

05101520 202120222023 15 2 ▼ -86.7%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 001
Arson 000
Burglary 018
Fondling 023
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 010
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 223
Robbery 010
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 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

18 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
18 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 16 6
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 5 7
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 1 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 18 12
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 39 4
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 1 2
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 15 13
Liquor 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 18 14
Weapons 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

Vincennes 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

Vincennes University

0.43 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,269
Enrollment
18,438
Data year
2023

CA

Stanford University

20.22 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#3,009
Enrollment
18,446
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC · 18,446 enrolled
Safety Score 0.33
Stanford University
Stanford, CA · 18,446 enrolled
Safety Score 20.22
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY · 18,456 enrolled
Safety Score 6.34
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA · 18,469 enrolled
Safety Score 0.38
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL · 18,487 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Vincennes University nationally (rank #1269), regardless of size or state.

National Park College
Hot Springs National Park, AR
National Rank #1268
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN
National Rank #1270
Delta Technical College-Mississippi
Horn Lake, MS
National Rank #1267
Central Community College
Grand Island, NE
National Rank #1271
Troy University
Troy, AL
National Rank #1266

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vincennes University safe?
Vincennes University has a safety score of 0.43 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,269 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Vincennes University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Vincennes University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IN.
Does Vincennes University have fire safety data?
Yes. Vincennes University 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 Vincennes University's Safety Profile

Vincennes University in Vincennes, IN enrolls 18,438 students and has a safety score of 0.43 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1269 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 7 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.

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

What this means for you

Vincennes University's 0.43 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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