Safety Score
11.71 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Delaware, OH · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Ohio 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 1,452-student campus.
- 11.71
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,930
- Rank of 3,050
- #109
- OH rank
- 1,452
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Ohio Wesleyan University reports 11.71 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,930 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 11.71
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,930
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 14
- 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
Ohio Wesleyan University decreased from 15 to 14 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 changesOhio Wesleyan University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Delaware, OH, enrolling approximately 1,452 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 44 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OH, it ranks #109 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,452 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 Wesleyan University is "Burglary" with 16 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OH averaging 2.76 incidents per 1,000 students, Ohio Wesleyan University reports 325% 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 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.
Ohio Wesleyan University's safety score of 11.71 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 3.9% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is higher than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. As our methodology explains, a higher reported rate can reflect a more active reporting culture rather than a more dangerous campus, and does not by itself indicate the actual likelihood of experiencing a crime.
National Rank
#2930
See peer comparison
State Rank (OH)
#109
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
14
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Ohio Wesleyan University percentile rank 3.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2930 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Ohio Wesleyan University reports 325% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $53,888
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $53,888
- Avg Net Price
- $20,897
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 28%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 56%
- ACT Average
- 25
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 60%
- Retention Rate
- 85%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $42,495
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $55,624
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 86%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyOhio Wesleyan University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 7% (15 → 14 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Fondling | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| Robbery | 1 | 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
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 7 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 1 | 43 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 12 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 45 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Ohio 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).
OH
Ohio Wesleyan University
11.71 incidents / 1,000 students
AR
Arkansas Northeastern College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
IA
Mount Mercy University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR · 1,451 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA · 1,451 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN · 1,451 enrolled
Safety Score 8.27
Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ · 1,453 enrolled
Safety Score 4.82
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND · 1,453 enrolled
Safety Score 0.69
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Ohio Wesleyan University nationally (rank #2930), regardless of size or state.
Texas A & M University-College Station
College Station, TX
National Rank #2929
University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
National Rank #2931
Waldorf University
Forest City, IA
National Rank #2928
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH
National Rank #2932
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
National Rank #2927
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ohio Wesleyan University safe?
Ohio Wesleyan University has a safety score of 11.71 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,930 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Ohio Wesleyan University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Ohio Wesleyan University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OH.
Does Ohio Wesleyan University have fire safety data?
Yes. Ohio 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 Ohio Wesleyan University's Safety Profile
Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH enrolls 1,452 students and has a safety score of 11.71 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2930 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 15 in 2022 to 14 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 Wesleyan University's 11.71 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Ohio 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
Every figure on PlainCampus is rendered directly from federal Clery Act source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal Clery Act source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.
PlainCampus is for informational purposes only and does not constitute safety, security, legal, or enrollment advice; the data describes reported on-campus activity, it is not a complete picture of safety at any campus and cannot predict any individual student's experience. See our appropriate use guidance.