Newark, OH · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Ohio State University-Newark Campus

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 2,422-student campus.

1.65
Incidents / 1k students
#1,867
Rank of 3,050
#66
OH rank
2,422
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Ohio State University-Newark Campus reports 1.65 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,867 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 59% of ranked campuses its size.

1.65
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,867
of 3,050 ranked nationally
59%
report fewer incidents than this campus
3
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

Ohio State University-Newark Campus decreased from 4 to 3 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

Ohio State University-Newark Campus is a Public institution located in Newark, OH, enrolling approximately 2,422 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 22 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OH, it ranks #66 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,422 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 Ohio State University-Newark Campus is "Rape" with 10 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OH averaging 2.64 incidents per 1,000 students, Ohio State University-Newark Campus reports 38% 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.

Safety Score

1.65 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1867

See peer comparison

State Rank (OH)

#66

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

3

across 11 crime categories

Where Ohio State University-Newark Campus sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

2 safer than 41% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 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

Ohio State University-Newark Campus percentile rank 38.8%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1867 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Ohio State University-Newark Campus reports 38% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$9,488
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,266
Avg Net Price
$14,767
Median Debt
$19,976
Pell Grant Recipients
39%
How does this cost rank in OH? →

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
30%
Retention Rate
25%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$51,438
Median Earnings (10yr)
$60,409
Loan Repayment (3yr)
75%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Ohio State University-Newark Campus: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 80% (15 → 3 incidents)

05101520 202120222023 15 3 ▼ -80.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 101
Arson 010
Burglary 001
Fondling 205
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 001
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 037
Robbery 000
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 15
Liquor 2023 0 35
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 16
Liquor 2022 0 62
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 4
Liquor 2021 0 49
Weapons 2021 0 0

Ohio State University-Newark Campus 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

OH

Ohio State University-Newark Campus

1.65 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,867
Enrollment
2,422
Data year
2023

GA

Brenau University

1.65 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,868
Enrollment
2,420
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA · 2,421 enrolled
Safety Score 8.26
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA · 2,420 enrolled
Safety Score 1.65
Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC · 2,425 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA · 2,418 enrolled
Safety Score 2.07
Fletcher Technical Community College
Schriever, LA · 2,426 enrolled
Safety Score 1.24

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Ohio State University-Newark Campus nationally (rank #1867), regardless of size or state.

Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY
National Rank #1866
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA
National Rank #1868
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH
National Rank #1865
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO
National Rank #1869
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
National Rank #1864

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ohio State University-Newark Campus safe?
Ohio State University-Newark Campus has a safety score of 1.65 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,867 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Ohio State University-Newark Campus?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Ohio State University-Newark Campus compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OH.
Does Ohio State University-Newark Campus have fire safety data?
Yes. Ohio State University-Newark Campus 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 Ohio State University-Newark Campus's Safety Profile

Ohio State University-Newark Campus in Newark, OH enrolls 2,422 students and has a safety score of 1.65 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1867 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 4 in 2022 to 3 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

Ohio State University-Newark Campus's 1.65 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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