Safety Score
2.06 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Wilmore, KY · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Asbury 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 1,942-student campus.
- 2.06
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,017
- Rank of 3,050
- #35
- KY rank
- 1,942
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Asbury University reports 2.06 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,017 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 2.06
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,017
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 4
- 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
Asbury University increased from 2 to 4 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 changesAsbury University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Wilmore, KY, enrolling approximately 1,942 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 7 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within KY, it ranks #35 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,942 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 Asbury University is "Burglary" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in KY averaging 3.40 incidents per 1,000 students, Asbury University reports 39% 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 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.
National Rank
#2017
See peer comparison
State Rank (KY)
#35
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
4
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Asbury University percentile rank 33.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2017 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Asbury University reports 39% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $33,640
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $33,640
- Avg Net Price
- $21,401
- Median Debt
- $24,028
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 28%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 63%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 65%
- Retention Rate
- 83%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $35,563
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $42,368
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 79%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyAsbury University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 300% (1 → 4 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 4 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 18 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Asbury 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).
KY
Asbury University
2.06 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Sul Ross State University
7.21 incidents / 1,000 students
OH
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX · 1,942 enrolled
Safety Score 7.21
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
Chillicothe, OH · 1,941 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA · 1,940 enrolled
Safety Score 2.06
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA · 1,944 enrolled
Safety Score 7.72
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT · 1,939 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Asbury University nationally (rank #2017), regardless of size or state.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI
National Rank #2016
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA
National Rank #2018
Otero College
La Junta, CO
National Rank #2015
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
National Rank #2019
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
National Rank #2014
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Asbury University safe?
Asbury University has a safety score of 2.06 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,017 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Asbury University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Asbury University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in KY.
Does Asbury University have fire safety data?
Yes. Asbury 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 Asbury University's Safety Profile
Asbury University in Wilmore, KY enrolls 1,942 students and has a safety score of 2.06 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2017 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 2 in 2022 to 4 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
Asbury University's 2.06 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Asbury 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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