Hirschi’s self-control theory suggests that individuals with low self-control are more prone to engage in criminal or delinquent behaviors. Weak social bonds are correlated with low self-control, while attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief reflect the strength of social bonds and serve as dependent variables in assessing individual self-control levels. To examine the social bonds against corruption and self-control against corruption among university faculty and students, this study conducts a sampling survey on the current status of clean conduct among faculty and students from five regions. Based on the collected survey data, the study analyzes the perception of clean conduct and the unity of clean conduct among university faculty and students and investigates the current status of social bonds against corruption and self-control against corruption among them. The empirical study finds that the majority of university faculty and students exhibit strong social bonds against corruption and high self-control against corruption. However, some university faculty and students have issues such as a blurred perception of clean conduct and a lack of unity in clean conduct. Weak social bonds against corruption and low self-control against corruption are associated with higher corruption risks among individuals. Drawing insights from social bond theory and self-control theory, the study explores pathways to enhance social bonds against corruption and improve self-control against corruption among university faculty and students, aiming to prevent corruption crimes and delinquent behaviors among them.