Berea, OH · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Baldwin Wallace 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 3,308-student campus.

1.51
Incidents / 1k students
#1,817
Rank of 3,050
#62
OH rank
3,308
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Baldwin Wallace University reports 1.51 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,817 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 57% of ranked campuses its size.

1.51
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,817
of 3,050 ranked nationally
57%
report fewer incidents than this campus
5
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

-7 reported incidents

Baldwin Wallace University decreased from 12 to 5 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

Baldwin Wallace University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Berea, OH, enrolling approximately 3,308 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 26 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OH, it ranks #62 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,308 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 Baldwin Wallace University is "Rape" with 19 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OH averaging 5.74 incidents per 1,000 students, Baldwin Wallace University reports 74% fewer 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.

Safety Score

1.51 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1817

See peer comparison

State Rank (OH)

#62

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

5

across 11 crime categories

Where Baldwin Wallace University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

2 safer than 43% of 1,807 ranked campuses

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

Baldwin Wallace University percentile rank 40.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1817 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Baldwin Wallace University reports 74% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$39,832
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,832
Avg Net Price
$27,603
Median Debt
$27,000
Pell Grant Recipients
29%
How does this cost rank in OH? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
76%
SAT Average
1194
SAT Math Range
510–640
ACT Average
24
ACT Range
22–29

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
84%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$44,972
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,122
Loan Repayment (3yr)
77%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Baldwin Wallace University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 44% (9 → 5 incidents)

051015 202120222023 9 5 ▼ -44.4%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 010
Fondling 132
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 487
Robbery 000
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 2 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 4
Liquor 2023 0 34
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 28
Liquor 2022 0 56
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 14
Liquor 2021 0 60
Weapons 2021 0 0

Baldwin Wallace 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

OH

Baldwin Wallace University

1.51 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,817
Enrollment
3,308
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV · 3,307 enrolled
Safety Score 2.42
Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX · 3,309 enrolled
Safety Score 12.69
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Galveston, TX · 3,315 enrolled
Safety Score 12.97
SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA · 3,316 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA · 3,299 enrolled
Safety Score 0.61

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Baldwin Wallace University nationally (rank #1817), regardless of size or state.

South Seattle College
Seattle, WA
National Rank #1816
West Valley College
Saratoga, CA
National Rank #1818
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Media, PA
National Rank #1815
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI
National Rank #1819
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL
National Rank #1814

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baldwin Wallace University safe?
Baldwin Wallace University has a safety score of 1.51 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,817 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Baldwin Wallace University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Baldwin Wallace University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OH.
Does Baldwin Wallace University have fire safety data?
Yes. Baldwin Wallace 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 Baldwin Wallace University's Safety Profile

Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, OH enrolls 3,308 students and has a safety score of 1.51 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1817 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 12 in 2022 to 5 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Baldwin Wallace University's 1.51 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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