Safety Score
1.85 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Gwynedd Valley, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Gwynedd Mercy 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 2,165-student campus.
- 1.85
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,947
- Rank of 3,050
- #71
- PA rank
- 2,165
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Gwynedd Mercy University reports 1.85 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,947 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 62% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.85
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,947
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 62%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 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
Gwynedd Mercy University was unchanged from 1 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 changesGwynedd Mercy University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Gwynedd Valley, PA, enrolling approximately 2,165 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 2 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #71 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,165 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 Gwynedd Mercy University is "Rape" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 7.57 incidents per 1,000 students, Gwynedd Mercy University reports 76% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 36 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
#1947
See peer comparison
State Rank (PA)
#71
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Where Gwynedd Mercy 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 38% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Gwynedd Mercy University percentile rank 36.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1947 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Gwynedd Mercy University reports 76% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $40,122
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $40,122
- Avg Net Price
- $27,483
- Median Debt
- $25,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 25%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 90%
- SAT Average
- 1090
- SAT Math Range
- 493–588
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 58%
- Retention Rate
- 78%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $65,976
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $67,145
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 74%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyGwynedd Mercy University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 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
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
36 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 9 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 29 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 8 |
Gwynedd Mercy 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).
PA
Gwynedd Mercy University
1.85 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Elizabeth City State University
11.09 incidents / 1,000 students
OK
Southern Nazarene University
1.85 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC · 2,165 enrolled
Safety Score 11.09
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK · 2,165 enrolled
Safety Score 1.85
Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI · 2,165 enrolled
Safety Score 6.93
Williams College
Williamstown, MA · 2,168 enrolled
Safety Score 14.76
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH · 2,168 enrolled
Safety Score 3.23
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Gwynedd Mercy University nationally (rank #1947), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gwynedd Mercy University safe?
Gwynedd Mercy University has a safety score of 1.85 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,947 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Gwynedd Mercy University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Gwynedd Mercy University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does Gwynedd Mercy University have fire safety data?
Yes. Gwynedd Mercy 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.
Understanding Gwynedd Mercy University's Safety Profile
Gwynedd Mercy University in Gwynedd Valley, PA enrolls 2,165 students and has a safety score of 1.85 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1947 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 1 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Gwynedd Mercy University's 1.85 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Gwynedd Mercy 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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