Safety Score
1.86 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
TN Private Nonprofit 4-year Clery Act 2026 data
Tennessee Wesleyan University — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
ATHENS, TN · 1,074 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 6 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 1.86 per 1,000 students · national rank #1956.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 1,074 enrolled
Tennessee Wesleyan University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in ATHENS, TN, enrolling approximately 1,074 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 6 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 1.86 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #1956 nationally and #56 within TN.
Tennessee Wesleyan University reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 6 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 1.86 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #1956 and #56 within TN out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 1,074 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 Tennessee Wesleyan University is "motor_vehicle_theft" with 4 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is stable — moving from 2 in 2021 to 2 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TN averaging 7.08 incidents per 1,000 students, Tennessee Wesleyan University reports 74% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 5 reporting years 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. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.
National Rank
#1956
See peer comparison
State Rank (TN)
#56
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Safety Percentile
Tennessee Wesleyan University percentile rank 65.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1956 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Tennessee Wesleyan University reports 74% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $30,814
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $30,814
- Avg Net Price
- $14,836
- Median Debt
- $20,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 39%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 69%
- SAT Average
- 1090
- ACT Average
- 21
- ACT Range
- 19–23
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 46%
- Retention Rate
- 72%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $45,987
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $45,989
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 67800%
Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only| Crime Type | 2023 (On-Campus) | 2022 (On-Campus) | 2021 (On-Campus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| aggravated_assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| motor_vehicle_theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| murder | 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 | Total Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
27 category-year recordsLiquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 27 reported records
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Tennessee Wesleyan University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.
TN
Tennessee Wesleyan University
1.86% top marginal rate
DE
Goldey-Beacom College
1.86% top marginal rate
NC
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
13.04% top marginal rate
Similar Institutions
Goldey-Beacom College
WILMINGTON, DE · 1,074 enrolled
Safety Score 1.86
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston-Salem, NC · 1,074 enrolled
Safety Score 13.04
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
COLUMBIA, MD · 1,075 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID · 1,076 enrolled
Safety Score 12.08
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OK · 1,071 enrolled
Safety Score 8.40
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tennessee Wesleyan University safe?
Tennessee Wesleyan University has a safety score of 1.86 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1956 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Tennessee Wesleyan University?
Tennessee Wesleyan University reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Tennessee Wesleyan University?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Tennessee Wesleyan University compare to similar schools?
Tennessee Wesleyan University is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within TN. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does Tennessee Wesleyan University have fire safety data?
Yes. Tennessee 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 Tennessee Wesleyan University's Safety Profile
Tennessee Wesleyan University in ATHENS, TN enrolls 1,074 students and has a safety score of 1.86 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1956 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents remained at 2 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
Campus Safety Guides
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