Safety Score
2.06 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Providence, RI · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
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 4,372-student campus.
- 2.06
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,016
- Rank of 3,050
- #5
- RI rank
- 4,372
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Johnson & Wales University-Providence reports 2.06 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,016 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 65% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.06
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,016
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 65%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 7
- 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
Johnson & Wales University-Providence decreased from 11 to 7 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 changesJohnson & Wales University-Providence is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Providence, RI, enrolling approximately 4,372 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 30 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within RI, it ranks #5 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 4,372 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-Providence is "Rape" with 14 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in RI averaging 0.23 incidents per 1,000 students, Johnson & Wales University-Providence reports 798% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 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
#2016
See peer comparison
State Rank (RI)
#5
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
7
across 11 crime categories
Where Johnson & Wales University-Providence sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 35% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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
Johnson & Wales University-Providence percentile rank 33.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2016 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Johnson & Wales University-Providence reports 798% 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
- $31,027
- Median Debt
- $26,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 30%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 88%
- SAT Average
- 1050
- SAT Math Range
- 430–570
- ACT Range
- 22–27
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 55%
- Retention Rate
- 82%
- 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 onlyJohnson & Wales University-Providence: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 42% (12 → 7 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 48 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 72 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 63 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 32 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence 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).
RI
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
2.06 incidents / 1,000 students
IA
Northeast Iowa Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
GA
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar, IA · 4,378 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA · 4,380 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Lander University
Greenwood, SC · 4,363 enrolled
Safety Score 0.69
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro
San Juan, PR · 4,360 enrolled
Safety Score 0.23
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC · 4,354 enrolled
Safety Score 0.23
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Johnson & Wales University-Providence nationally (rank #2016), regardless of size or state.
Otero College
La Junta, CO
National Rank #2015
Asbury University
Wilmore, KY
National Rank #2017
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
National Rank #2014
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA
National Rank #2018
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM
National Rank #2013
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Johnson & Wales University-Providence safe?
Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a safety score of 2.06 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,016 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Johnson & Wales University-Providence compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in RI.
Does Johnson & Wales University-Providence have fire safety data?
Yes. Johnson & Wales University-Providence 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence's Safety Profile
Johnson & Wales University-Providence in Providence, RI enrolls 4,372 students and has a safety score of 2.06 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2016 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 11 in 2022 to 7 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Johnson & Wales University-Providence's 2.06 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Johnson & Wales University-Providence 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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