Charlotte, NC · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

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 1,128-student campus.

10.64
Incidents / 1k students
#2,908
Rank of 3,050
#105
NC rank
1,128
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte reports 10.64 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,908 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

10.64
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,908
of 3,050 ranked nationally
6
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

+3 reported incidents

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte increased from 3 to 6 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

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Charlotte, NC, enrolling approximately 1,128 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 13 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NC, it ranks #105 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,128 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is "Rape" with 7 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NC averaging 0.89 incidents per 1,000 students, Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte reports 1097% more 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.

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's safety score of 10.64 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 4.7% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is higher than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. As our methodology explains, a higher reported rate can reflect a more active reporting culture rather than a more dangerous campus, and does not by itself indicate the actual likelihood of experiencing a crime.

Safety Score

10.64 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2908

See peer comparison

State Rank (NC)

#105

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

6

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte percentile rank 4.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2908 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte reports 1097% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$42,419
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,419
Avg Net Price
$27,426
Median Debt
$26,000
Pell Grant Recipients
52%
How does this cost rank in NC? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
80%
SAT Average
1007
SAT Math Range
430–560
ACT Range
16–23

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
51%
Retention Rate
72%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$35,802
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,418
Loan Repayment (3yr)
80%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 50% (4 → 6 incidents)

234567 202120222023 4 6 ▲ +50.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 100
Fondling 211
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 322
Robbery 001
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 0 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 17
Liquor 2023 0 23
Weapons 2023 0 1
Drugs 2022 0 18
Liquor 2022 0 7
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 2 27
Liquor 2021 0 12
Weapons 2021 0 3

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte 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

NC

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

10.64 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,908
Enrollment
1,128
Data year
2023

KY

Union College

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#222
Enrollment
1,129
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte nationally (rank #2908), regardless of size or state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte safe?
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a safety score of 10.64 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,908 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NC.
Does Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte have fire safety data?
Yes. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's Safety Profile

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte in Charlotte, NC enrolls 1,128 students and has a safety score of 10.64 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2908 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 3 in 2022 to 6 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

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's 10.64 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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