Safety Score
1.80 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Columbus, MS · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Mississippi University for Women
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 2,227-student campus.
- 1.80
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,922
- Rank of 3,050
- #21
- MS rank
- 2,227
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Mississippi University for Women reports 1.80 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,922 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 61% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.80
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,922
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 61%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 4
- 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
Mississippi University for Women decreased from 11 to 4 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 changesMississippi University for Women is a Public institution located in Columbus, MS, enrolling approximately 2,227 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 16 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MS, it ranks #21 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,227 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 Mississippi University for Women is "Burglary" with 14 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MS averaging 2.51 incidents per 1,000 students, Mississippi University for Women reports 29% fewer 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
#1922
See peer comparison
State Rank (MS)
#21
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
4
across 11 crime categories
Where Mississippi University for Women sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 39% 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
Mississippi University for Women percentile rank 37.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1922 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Mississippi University for Women reports 29% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $8,492
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $8,492
- Avg Net Price
- $12,411
- Median Debt
- $15,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 40%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 90%
- SAT Average
- 1090
- ACT Average
- 21
- ACT Range
- 17–24
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 42%
- Retention Rate
- 67%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $47,458
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $46,128
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 67%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyMississippi University for Women: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 300% (1 → 4 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 11 | 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 | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Mississippi University for Women 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).
MS
Mississippi University for Women
1.80 incidents / 1,000 students
NJ
Drew University
7.19 incidents / 1,000 students
AR
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
0.90 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Drew University
Madison, NJ · 2,226 enrolled
Safety Score 7.19
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
Morrilton, AR · 2,225 enrolled
Safety Score 0.90
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC · 2,230 enrolled
Safety Score 3.59
Northwest Career College
Las Vegas, NV · 2,222 enrolled
Safety Score 0.45
Smith Chason College
Los Angeles, CA · 2,221 enrolled
Safety Score 0.45
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Mississippi University for Women nationally (rank #1922), regardless of size or state.
Lakeland University
Plymouth, WI
National Rank #1921
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS
National Rank #1923
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI
National Rank #1920
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE
National Rank #1924
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA
National Rank #1919
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mississippi University for Women safe?
Mississippi University for Women has a safety score of 1.80 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,922 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Mississippi University for Women?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Mississippi University for Women compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MS.
Does Mississippi University for Women have fire safety data?
Yes. Mississippi University for Women 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 Mississippi University for Women's Safety Profile
Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, MS enrolls 2,227 students and has a safety score of 1.80 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1922 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 11 in 2022 to 4 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
Mississippi University for Women's 1.80 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Mississippi University for Women 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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