Farmville, VA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Longwood 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 4,545-student campus.

4.18
Incidents / 1k students
#2,486
Rank of 3,050
#59
VA rank
4,545
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Longwood University reports 4.18 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,486 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 83% of ranked campuses its size.

4.18
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,486
of 3,050 ranked nationally
83%
report fewer incidents than this campus
11
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

+1 reported incidents

Longwood University increased from 10 to 11 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

Longwood University is a Public institution located in Farmville, VA, enrolling approximately 4,545 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 26 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within VA, it ranks #59 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 4,545 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 Longwood University is "Rape" with 10 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in VA averaging 1.19 incidents per 1,000 students, Longwood University reports 252% 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.

Safety Score

4.18 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2486

See peer comparison

State Rank (VA)

#59

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

11

across 11 crime categories

Where Longwood University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

4 safer than 17% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). This entry sits in this band. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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

Longwood University percentile rank 18.5%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2486 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Longwood University reports 252% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$15,744
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,978
Avg Net Price
$19,066
Median Debt
$25,000
Pell Grant Recipients
28%
How does this cost rank in VA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
90%
SAT Average
1120
SAT Math Range
500–580
ACT Average
20
ACT Range
19–26

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
61%
Retention Rate
80%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$46,058
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,347
Loan Repayment (3yr)
83%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Longwood University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 120% (5 → 11 incidents)

4681012 202120222023 5 11 ▲ +120.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 100
Arson 000
Burglary 100
Fondling 252
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 301
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 352
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 100

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 0
Liquor 2023 0 20
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 6
Liquor 2022 1 32
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 3
Liquor 2021 1 16
Weapons 2021 0 0

Longwood 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).

Selected

VA

Longwood University

4.18 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,486
Enrollment
4,545
Data year
2023

PA

Gannon University

2.20 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,066
Enrollment
4,548
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Edison State Community College
Piqua, OH · 4,548 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Gannon University
Erie, PA · 4,548 enrolled
Safety Score 2.20
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL · 4,536 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA · 4,555 enrolled
Safety Score 3.73
Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Brainerd, MN · 4,532 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Longwood University nationally (rank #2486), regardless of size or state.

Elon University
Elon, NC
National Rank #2485
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
National Rank #2487
University of California-Merced
Merced, CA
National Rank #2484
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
National Rank #2488
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
National Rank #2483

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Longwood University safe?
Longwood University has a safety score of 4.18 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,486 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Longwood University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Longwood University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in VA.
Does Longwood University have fire safety data?
Yes. Longwood 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 Longwood University's Safety Profile

Longwood University in Farmville, VA enrolls 4,545 students and has a safety score of 4.18 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2486 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 10 in 2022 to 11 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

Longwood University's 4.18 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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