Bartlesville, OK · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Oklahoma 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 947-student campus.

1.06
Incidents / 1k students
#1,618
Rank of 3,050
#33
OK rank
947
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Oklahoma Wesleyan University reports 1.06 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,618 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

1.06
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,618
of 3,050 ranked nationally
1
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

Oklahoma Wesleyan University increased from 0 to 1 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

Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Bartlesville, OK, enrolling approximately 947 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 2 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OK, it ranks #33 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 947 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 Oklahoma Wesleyan University is "Burglary" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OK averaging 4.64 incidents per 1,000 students, Oklahoma Wesleyan University reports 77% 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

1.06 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1618

See peer comparison

State Rank (OK)

#33

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

1

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Oklahoma Wesleyan University percentile rank 47.0%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1618 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Oklahoma Wesleyan University reports 77% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$33,550
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,550
Avg Net Price
$28,358
Median Debt
$24,813
Pell Grant Recipients
29%
How does this cost rank in OK? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
66%
ACT Average
20

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
32%
Retention Rate
50%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$55,700
Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,841
Loan Repayment (3yr)
72%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Oklahoma Wesleyan University: on-campus incidents by year

Stable 0% (1 → 1 incidents)

-0.500.511.5 202120222023 1 1 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 101
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
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 3
Liquor 2023 0 15
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 1
Liquor 2022 0 6
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 4
Liquor 2021 0 5
Weapons 2021 0 0

Oklahoma 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).

Selected

OK

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

1.06 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,618
Enrollment
947
Data year
2023

WI

Beloit College

15.82 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,984
Enrollment
948
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Oklahoma Wesleyan University nationally (rank #1618), regardless of size or state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oklahoma Wesleyan University safe?
Oklahoma Wesleyan University has a safety score of 1.06 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,618 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Oklahoma Wesleyan University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Oklahoma Wesleyan University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OK.
Does Oklahoma Wesleyan University have fire safety data?
Yes. Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma Wesleyan University's Safety Profile

Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, OK enrolls 947 students and has a safety score of 1.06 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1618 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 1 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

Oklahoma Wesleyan University's 1.06 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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