WA
Eastern Washington University
2.19 incidents / 1,000 students
Cheney, WA · Clery Act 2024 · Public
Eastern Washington University
Across 2022–2024, Eastern Washington University reported 60 incidents in the Clery Criminal Offenses section, and the yearly count fell over that span (largest filed category: Burglary). Nearby same-state same-level comparison: Central Washington University.
- 2.19
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,090
- Rank of 2,072
- #40
- WA rank
- 10,492
- Enrolled students
2.19 reported score-category incidents per 1,000 students
Eastern Washington University reports 2.19 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 - 60% below University of Alaska Anchorage. Similar-enrollment scored peers: University of Alaska Anchorage (12.48/1k); University of Dayton (10.09/1k); Tennessee Technological University (3.33/1k); Stephen F Austin State University (1.62/1k); Empire State University (0.00/1k). Same-state same-level set also includes Central Washington University (3.33/1k); Bellevue College (1.28/1k); Pierce College District (0.98/1k); Green River College (2.38/1k); Columbia Basin College (1.60/1k); Gonzaga University (4.15/1k); Clark College (0.40/1k); Seattle University (7.79/1k). Largest Criminal Offenses total across filed years: Burglary.
Data source U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey
- incidents / 1,000 students
- 2.19
- of 2,072 ranked nationally
- #1,090
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 53%
- Criminal Offenses, 2024
- 16
Source: U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey
Data updated August 2026
Clery Act plate
Sheet 235097 · Eastern Washington University 2.19/1k score rate · #1,090/2,072
RATE-MID · RANK-LOWER · ST-MID · ABOVE-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-DOWN · CAT-LEAD · ENR-MID · FIRE-REPORT
- RATE-MID 2.19/1k
- RANK-LOWER #1,090/2,072
- ST-MID #40 in state
- ABOVE-PEER Stephen F Austin State · +0.57
- ZERO-NONE Scored
- TREND-DOWN ↓ 41%
- CAT-LEAD Burglary
- ENR-MID 10,492
- FIRE-REPORT 1 fire
Nearest enrollment peer: Stephen F Austin State University (-0.57/1k)
Eastern Washington University sheet RATE-MID · RANK-LOWER · ST-MID · ABOVE-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-DOWN · CAT-LEAD · ENR-MID · FIRE-REPORT · peer Stephen F Austin State University. Codes from this campus OPE filing: score-category rate, national/state rank, named enrollment peer, zero posture, Criminal Offenses trend, lead category, enrollment band, fire filing. Not a moving recommendation.
Clery plate RATE-MID · RANK-LOWER · ST-MID · ABOVE-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-DOWN · CAT-LEAD · ENR-MID · FIRE-REPORT. Nearest similar-enrollment peer is Stephen F Austin State University (-0.57/1k). National rank #1,090 of 2,072 scored campuses. Instrument codes from this campus OPE sheet; compare similarly sized peers before treating any single rate as decisive.
Eastern Washington University reports 2.19 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 - 60% below University of Alaska Anchorage. Similar-enrollment scored peers: University of Alaska Anchorage (12.48/1k); University of Dayton (10.09/1k); Tennessee Technological University (3.33/1k); Stephen F Austin State University (1.62/1k); Empire State University (0.00/1k). Same-state same-level set also includes Central Washington University (3.33/1k); Bellevue College (1.28/1k); Pierce College District (0.98/1k); Green River College (2.38/1k); Columbia Basin College (1.60/1k); Gonzaga University (4.15/1k); Clark College (0.40/1k); Seattle University (7.79/1k). Largest Criminal Offenses total across filed years: Burglary.
Peer-rate neighbourhood around Eastern Washington University
Lowest/highest enrollment peers plus campuses nearest Eastern on score-category rate. Full ladder: /rankings/safest-campuses.
- Empire State University · lowest peer 0
Empire State University — lowest peer
0 per 1,000 students
- Stephen F Austin State · near 1.62
Stephen F Austin State University — near
1.62 per 1,000 students
- Eastern Washington University · this campus 2.19
Eastern Washington University — this campus
2.19 per 1,000 students
- Tennessee Technological University · near 3.33
Tennessee Technological University — near
3.33 per 1,000 students
- University of Alaska Anchorage · highest peer
University of Alaska Anchorage — highest peer
12.48 per 1,000 students
What this shows Neighbourhood of similar-enrollment peers around Eastern Washington University's 2.19/1k rate, not a full-corpus distribution reprint.
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2024
Eastern Washington University decreased from 17 to 16 reported on-campus incidents between the 2023 and 2024 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 changesSignature insight · size does not equal danger
Campus size vs reported safety rate
Among 37 WA 4-year peers in this comparison, Eastern Washington University is larger than 92% and safer-reporting than 42% - the larger, higher-reporting quadrant. Axes are within-sample percentiles so outliers share the same frame; a higher safety percentile means a lower Clery incidents-per-1,000 rate.
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- Point 1: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 94, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 25
- Point 2: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 97, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
- Point 3: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 89, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 69
- Point 4: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 86, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 39
- Point 5: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 83, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 53
- Point 6: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 81, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 19
- Point 7: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 78, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 94
- Point 8: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 75, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 8
- Point 9: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 72, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 89
- Point 10: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 69, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 44
- Point 11: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 67, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 75
- Point 12: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 100, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 31
- Point 13: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 64, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 47
- Point 14: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 61, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 67
- Point 15: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 58, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 56
- Point 16: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 56, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 33
- Point 17: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 53, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 83
- Point 18: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 50, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 19: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 47, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 61
- Point 20: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 44, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 78
- Point 21: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 42, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 6
- Point 22: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 39, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 50
- Point 23: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 36, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 64
- Point 24: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 33, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 22
- Point 25: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 31, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 97
- Point 26: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 28, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 92
- Point 27: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 25, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 72
- Point 28: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 22, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 28
- Point 29: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 19, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 86
- Point 30: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 17, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 0
- Point 31: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 14, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 81
- Point 32: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 11, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 11
- Point 33: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 8, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 36
- Point 34: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 6, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 100
- Point 35: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 3, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 3
- Point 36: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 0, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 17
- Eastern Washington Univers…: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 92, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 42
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| Campus | Enrollment | Rate / 1k | Size pct | Safety pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia College | 2,244 | 5.79 | 0 | 17 |
| Seattle Pacific University | 2,261 | 13.27 | 3 | 3 |
| Whitworth University | 2,314 | 0.00 | 6 | 100 |
| Cascadia College | 2,380 | 2.52 | 8 | 36 |
| The Evergreen State College | 2,490 | 7.63 | 11 | 11 |
| Lower Columbia College | 2,724 | 0.73 | 14 | 81 |
| Pacific Lutheran University | 2,797 | 23.24 | 17 | 0 |
| Renton Technical College | 2,824 | 0.71 | 19 | 86 |
| Walla Walla Community College | 2,967 | 3.03 | 22 | 28 |
| Wenatchee Valley College | 3,067 | 0.98 | 25 | 72 |
| Clover Park Technical College | 3,408 | 0.59 | 28 | 92 |
| Eastern Washington University (this campus) | 10,492 | 2.19 | 92 | 42 |
Sample of 12 campuses from the plot (sorted by enrollment). Source: U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey + IPEDS enrollment. Rate = on-campus Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 students; lower is safer-reporting, not a personal-risk forecast.
What changed between 2023 and 2024
Reported on-campus incidents at Eastern Washington University fell from 17 to 16 (-6%). The increase shows up in Rape (1 to 6), Fondling (3 to 4) and Robbery (0 to 1). Falling over the same period: Burglary (10 to 3) and Aggravated Assault (1 to 0).
This describes reported incidents, not crime. Clery counts move with reporting policy, awareness campaigns and how a campus staffs its security authorities, so a rise can reflect better capture of reports and a fall can reflect worse capture. One year of movement at a single campus is not a trend.
What actually gets reported at Eastern Washington University
Across 3 reporting years, on-campus incidents were recorded in 7 Clery Act categories here: Burglary, Rape, Fondling, Motor Vehicle Theft, Aggravated Assault, Arson and Robbery.
The remaining 4 categories were reported with no on-campus incidents, Incest, Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter, Negligent Manslaughter and Statutory Rape. Under the Clery Act that zero is an affirmative report that nothing in the category occurred, not an absence of data, which is why the table below lists those rows rather than dropping them.
Counts describe incidents reported under the Clery Act for the on-campus geography. Reporting practice varies between institutions, so counts are not a direct measure of relative safety.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyEastern Washington University: Criminal Offenses by year
Declining 41% (27 → 16 incidents)
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| Period | On-campus incidents |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| Crime Type | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burglary | 3 | 10 | 7 |
| Rape | 6 | 1 | 11 |
| Fondling | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Table figures show the Criminal Offenses section; other Clery tables are separate
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2024 | 0 | 15 |
| Liquor | 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2024 | 0 | 59 |
| Weapons | 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 35 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 5 | 65 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 3 | 29 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 6 | 51 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
Eastern Washington University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are $2024 Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer in those categories).
AK
University of Alaska Anchorage
12.48 incidents / 1,000 students
OH
University of Dayton
10.09 incidents / 1,000 students
Cost context
Where Eastern Washington University sits on price and outcomes
At $13,886, Eastern Washington University's reported average net price is cheaper than 48% among 83 Washington colleges with a reported figure. The state median is $14,091.
- $13,886
- average net price
- $14,091
- Washington median
- 2.4×
- six-year earnings to median debt
- $12,732
- reported income-bracket spread
Aid here is steeply income-scaled. Families reporting under $30,000 of income record a net price of $9,547, while those above $110,000 record $22,279 - roughly 2.3 times as much. A published average of $13,886 therefore describes very few families well; the bracket nearest your own income is the more useful figure.
Median reported earnings six years after entry are $46,469, roughly 3.3 times a year of net price. That is a workable ratio, though it says nothing about how long the programme takes to finish.
Average net price reflects grant and scholarship aid for aided students, not a personal offer. Earnings cover former students who received federal aid; neither measure predicts an individual's outcome.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $8,586
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $25,959
- Avg Net Price
- $13,886
- Median Debt
- $19,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 35%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 91%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 45%
- Retention Rate
- 67%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $46,469
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $57,897
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 74%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Similar Institutions
Showing 5 of 769 similar institutions by enrollment size.
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK · 10,493 enrolled
Safety Score 12.48
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH · 10,506 enrolled
Safety Score 10.09
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN · 10,511 enrolled
Safety Score 3.33
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX · 10,472 enrolled
Safety Score 1.62
Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NY · 10,469 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Eastern Washington University (national rank #1090) sits near American University (#1089) and Geneva College (#1091) on the scored national list, nearest by rank, not by size or state.
Nationwide campuses with similar scale or Clery rate
Two Clery-derived peer sets for Eastern Washington University, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not state containment (Similar Institutions and national-rank neighbors above stay enrollment- or rank-based).
Similar enrollment (nationwide)
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK · 10,493 enrolled
Safety score 12.48
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH · 10,506 enrolled
Safety score 10.09
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN · 10,511 enrolled
Safety score 3.33
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX · 10,472 enrolled
Safety score 1.62
Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NY · 10,469 enrolled
Safety score 0.00
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI · 10,446 enrolled
Safety score 3.54
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN · 10,439 enrolled
Safety score 3.64
California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA · 10,419 enrolled
Safety score 0.77
Similar 2024 Clery rate (nationwide)
American University
Washington, DC · 12,321 enrolled
Safety score 2.19
Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA · 1,366 enrolled
Safety score 2.20
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO · 6,826 enrolled
Safety score 2.20
Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH · 26,374 enrolled
Safety score 2.20
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Erie, PA · 4,133 enrolled
Safety score 2.18
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA · 7,692 enrolled
Safety score 2.21
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY · 15,673 enrolled
Safety score 2.17
Howard University
Washington, DC · 14,890 enrolled
Safety score 2.22
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eastern Washington University safe?
Eastern Washington University has a safety score of 2.19 (2024 on-campus Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,090 nationally out of 2,072 ranked institutions - nearest similar-enrollment comparison: University of Alaska Anchorage (12.48/1k). Same-state same-level set: Central Washington University (3.33/1k); Bellevue College (1.28/1k); Pierce College District (0.98/1k); Green River College (2.38/1k); Columbia Basin College (1.60/1k); Gonzaga University (4.15/1k); Clark College (0.40/1k); Seattle University (7.79/1k).
What crimes are reported at Eastern Washington University?
For calendar year 2024, Eastern Washington University reported Rape (6), Fondling (4), Burglary (3), Motor Vehicle Theft (2) and Robbery (1) in the Criminal Offenses section. Every other category in that section was reported at zero; other Clery tables are separate.
How does Eastern Washington University compare to similar schools?
Eastern Washington University reports 60% fewer 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 than University of Alaska Anchorage. Scored similar-enrollment peers on this page: University of Alaska Anchorage (12.48/1k); University of Dayton (10.09/1k); Tennessee Technological University (3.33/1k); Stephen F Austin State University (1.62/1k); Empire State University (0.00/1k). Same-state same-level set: Central Washington University (3.33/1k); Bellevue College (1.28/1k); Pierce College District (0.98/1k); Green River College (2.38/1k); Columbia Basin College (1.60/1k); Gonzaga University (4.15/1k); Clark College (0.40/1k); Seattle University (7.79/1k).
Does Eastern Washington University have fire safety data?
Yes. Eastern Washington University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
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