Safety Score
0.83 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Weatherford, OK · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Southwestern Oklahoma State 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 4,811-student campus.
- 0.83
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,514
- Rank of 3,050
- #30
- OK rank
- 4,811
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Southwestern Oklahoma State University reports 0.83 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,514 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 54% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.83
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,514
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 54%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 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
Southwestern Oklahoma State University increased from 2 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 changesSouthwestern Oklahoma State University is a Public institution located in Weatherford, OK, enrolling approximately 4,811 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 5 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OK, it ranks #30 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 4,811 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 Southwestern Oklahoma State University is "Fondling" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OK averaging 1.12 incidents per 1,000 students, Southwestern Oklahoma State University reports 26% 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
#1514
See peer comparison
State Rank (OK)
#30
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Where Southwestern Oklahoma State 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 54% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Southwestern Oklahoma State University percentile rank 50.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1514 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Southwestern Oklahoma State University reports 26% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $8,469
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $8,499
- Avg Net Price
- $14,459
- Median Debt
- $15,954
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 39%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 37%
- Retention Rate
- 68%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $42,896
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $45,744
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 79%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySouthwestern Oklahoma State University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 3 | 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 | 0 | 1 | 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 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State 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).
OK
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
0.83 incidents / 1,000 students
NE
Wayne State College
0.42 incidents / 1,000 students
KS
Kansas City Kansas Community College
2.50 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Wayne State College
Wayne, NE · 4,807 enrolled
Safety Score 0.42
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS · 4,803 enrolled
Safety Score 2.50
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN · 4,822 enrolled
Safety Score 0.21
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA · 4,825 enrolled
Safety Score 2.49
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA · 4,796 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Southwestern Oklahoma State University nationally (rank #1514), regardless of size or state.
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge, LA
National Rank #1513
Milligan University
Milligan, TN
National Rank #1515
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS
National Rank #1512
Riverland Community College
Austin, MN
National Rank #1516
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
National Rank #1511
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southwestern Oklahoma State University safe?
Southwestern Oklahoma State University has a safety score of 0.83 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,514 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Southwestern Oklahoma State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Southwestern Oklahoma State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OK.
Does Southwestern Oklahoma State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Southwestern Oklahoma State 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 Southwestern Oklahoma State University's Safety Profile
Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, OK enrolls 4,811 students and has a safety score of 0.83 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1514 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 2 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
Southwestern Oklahoma State University's 0.83 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Southwestern Oklahoma State 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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