Safety Score
0.51 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Wye Mills, MD · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Chesapeake College
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 1,980-student campus.
- 0.51
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,321
- Rank of 3,050
- #20
- MD rank
- 1,980
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Chesapeake College reports 0.51 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,321 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 0.51
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,321
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 1
- 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
Chesapeake College increased from 0 to 1 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 changesChesapeake College is a Public institution located in Wye Mills, MD, enrolling approximately 1,980 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 2 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MD, it ranks #20 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,980 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 Chesapeake College is "Burglary" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MD averaging 3.42 incidents per 1,000 students, Chesapeake College reports 85% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. 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.
National Rank
#1321
Above-average safety
State Rank (MD)
#20
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Chesapeake College percentile rank 56.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1321 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Chesapeake College reports 85% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $4,274
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $8,768
- Avg Net Price
- $5,106
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 23%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $35,022
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $36,301
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyChesapeake College: on-campus incidents by year
Stable 0% (1 → 1 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Chesapeake College 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).
MD
Chesapeake College
0.51 incidents / 1,000 students
OH
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Seton Hill University
0.50 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Lancaster, OH · 1,977 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA · 1,984 enrolled
Safety Score 0.50
Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL · 1,986 enrolled
Safety Score 13.60
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, MA · 1,986 enrolled
Safety Score 3.02
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Whittier, CA · 1,987 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Chesapeake College nationally (rank #1321), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chesapeake College safe?
Chesapeake College has a safety score of 0.51 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,321 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Chesapeake College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Chesapeake College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MD.
Does Chesapeake College have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding Chesapeake College's Safety Profile
Chesapeake College in Wye Mills, MD enrolls 1,980 students and has a safety score of 0.51 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1321 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.
What this means for you
Chesapeake College's 0.51 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Chesapeake College 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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