Safety Score
3.15 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Salina, KS · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Kansas Wesleyan 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 951-student campus.
- 3.15
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,298
- Rank of 3,050
- #39
- KS rank
- 951
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Kansas Wesleyan University reports 3.15 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,298 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 3.15
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,298
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 2
- 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
Kansas Wesleyan University increased from 1 to 2 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 changesKansas Wesleyan University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Salina, KS, enrolling approximately 951 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 3 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within KS, it ranks #39 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 951 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 Kansas Wesleyan University is "Aggravated Assault" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in KS averaging 1.68 incidents per 1,000 students, Kansas Wesleyan University reports 87% 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.
National Rank
#2298
See peer comparison
State Rank (KS)
#39
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Kansas Wesleyan University percentile rank 24.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2298 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Kansas Wesleyan University reports 87% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $34,630
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $34,630
- Avg Net Price
- $22,671
- Median Debt
- $23,250
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 39%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 72%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 43%
- Retention Rate
- 60%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $44,811
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $51,152
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 65%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyKansas Wesleyan University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 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 | 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
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 2 | 0 |
Kansas Wesleyan 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).
KS
Kansas Wesleyan University
3.15 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Southwestern Law School
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
MA
William James College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Southwestern Law School
Los Angeles, CA · 951 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
William James College
Newton, MA · 951 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA · 950 enrolled
Safety Score 1.05
Colby-Sawyer College
New London, NH · 950 enrolled
Safety Score 6.32
Johnson University
Knoxville, TN · 950 enrolled
Safety Score 1.05
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Kansas Wesleyan University nationally (rank #2298), regardless of size or state.
Chamberlain University-Georgia
Sandy Springs, GA
National Rank #2297
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
National Rank #2299
Wiley University
Marshall, TX
National Rank #2296
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA
National Rank #2300
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO
National Rank #2295
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kansas Wesleyan University safe?
Kansas Wesleyan University has a safety score of 3.15 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,298 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Kansas Wesleyan University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Kansas Wesleyan University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in KS.
Does Kansas Wesleyan University have fire safety data?
Yes. Kansas Wesleyan University 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 Kansas Wesleyan University's Safety Profile
Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS enrolls 951 students and has a safety score of 3.15 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2298 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 1 in 2022 to 2 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
Kansas Wesleyan University's 3.15 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Kansas Wesleyan 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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