Safety Score
1.15 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Winchester, VA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Shenandoah 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 4,343-student campus.
- 1.15
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,679
- Rank of 3,050
- #40
- VA rank
- 4,343
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Shenandoah University reports 1.15 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,679 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 51% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.15
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,679
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 51%
- 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
Shenandoah University decreased from 5 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 changesShenandoah University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Winchester, VA, enrolling approximately 4,343 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 10 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within VA, it ranks #40 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 4,343 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 Shenandoah University is "Burglary" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in VA averaging 1.52 incidents per 1,000 students, Shenandoah University reports 24% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 4 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 54 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
#1679
See peer comparison
State Rank (VA)
#40
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Where Shenandoah University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 49% 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
Shenandoah University percentile rank 45.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1679 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Shenandoah University reports 24% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $36,950
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $36,950
- Avg Net Price
- $30,298
- Median Debt
- $25,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 19%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 77%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 69%
- Retention Rate
- 82%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $48,167
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $58,433
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 76%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyShenandoah University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 50% (2 → 3 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Fondling | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 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 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
54 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 20 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
Shenandoah 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).
VA
Shenandoah University
1.15 incidents / 1,000 students
RI
Roger Williams University
3.68 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
Governors State University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI · 4,344 enrolled
Safety Score 3.68
Governors State University
University Park, IL · 4,337 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · 4,351 enrolled
Safety Score 3.45
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC · 4,354 enrolled
Safety Score 0.23
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro
San Juan, PR · 4,360 enrolled
Safety Score 0.23
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Shenandoah University nationally (rank #1679), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shenandoah University safe?
Shenandoah University has a safety score of 1.15 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,679 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Shenandoah University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Shenandoah University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in VA.
Does Shenandoah University have fire safety data?
Yes. Shenandoah University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 4 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Shenandoah University's Safety Profile
Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA enrolls 4,343 students and has a safety score of 1.15 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1679 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 5 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 4 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Shenandoah University's 1.15 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Shenandoah 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
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