AL
University of West Alabama
1.17 incidents / 1,000 students
Livingston, AL · Clery Act 2024 · Public
University of West Alabama
Across 2022–2024, University of West Alabama reported 12 incidents in the Clery Criminal Offenses section, with no net change between the first and last filed year; largest filed category is Motor Vehicle Theft.
- 1.17
- Incidents / 1k students
- #721
- Rank of 2,072
- #34
- AL rank
- 6,820
- Enrolled students
1.17 reported score-category incidents per 1,000 students
University of West Alabama reports 1.17 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 - 32% below Saginaw Valley State University. Similar-enrollment scored peers: Saginaw Valley State University (4.98/1k); Barry University (0.88/1k); Louisiana State University-Alexandria (0.00/1k); Lindenwood University (2.20/1k); Spokane Community College (0.59/1k). Same-state same-level set also includes Alabama A & M University (5.62/1k); Samford University (0.98/1k); Auburn University at Montgomery (2.11/1k); University of Alabama in Huntsville (1.87/1k); Alabama State University (5.15/1k); Jacksonville State University (2.61/1k); University of North Alabama (3.04/1k); Tuskegee University (2.88/1k). Largest Criminal Offenses total across filed years: Motor Vehicle Theft.
Data source U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey
- incidents / 1,000 students
- 1.17
- of 2,072 ranked nationally
- #721
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 65%
- Criminal Offenses, 2024
- 5
Source: U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey
Data updated August 2026
Clery Act plate
Sheet 101587 · University of West Alabama 1.17/1k score rate · #721/2,072
RATE-LOW · RANK-MID · ST-MID · ABOVE-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-FLAT · CAT-LEAD · ENR-MID · FIRE-ZERO
- RATE-LOW 1.17/1k
- RANK-MID #721/2,072
- ST-MID #34 in state
- ABOVE-PEER Barry University · +0.29
- ZERO-NONE Scored
- TREND-FLAT Flat
- CAT-LEAD Motor Vehicle Th…
- ENR-MID 6,820
- FIRE-ZERO 0 fires filed
Nearest enrollment peer: Barry University (-0.29/1k)
University of West Alabama sheet RATE-LOW · RANK-MID · ST-MID · ABOVE-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-FLAT · CAT-LEAD · ENR-MID · FIRE-ZERO · peer Barry University. Codes from this campus OPE filing: score-category rate, national/state rank, named enrollment peer, zero posture, Criminal Offenses trend, lead category, enrollment band, fire filing. Not a moving recommendation.
Clery plate RATE-LOW · RANK-MID · ST-MID · ABOVE-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-FLAT · CAT-LEAD · ENR-MID · FIRE-ZERO. Nearest similar-enrollment peer is Barry University (-0.29/1k). National rank #721 of 2,072 scored campuses. Instrument codes from this campus OPE sheet; compare similarly sized peers before treating any single rate as decisive.
University of West Alabama reports 1.17 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 - 32% below Saginaw Valley State University. Similar-enrollment scored peers: Saginaw Valley State University (4.98/1k); Barry University (0.88/1k); Louisiana State University-Alexandria (0.00/1k); Lindenwood University (2.20/1k); Spokane Community College (0.59/1k). Same-state same-level set also includes Alabama A & M University (5.62/1k); Samford University (0.98/1k); Auburn University at Montgomery (2.11/1k); University of Alabama in Huntsville (1.87/1k); Alabama State University (5.15/1k); Jacksonville State University (2.61/1k); University of North Alabama (3.04/1k); Tuskegee University (2.88/1k). Largest Criminal Offenses total across filed years: Motor Vehicle Theft.
Peer-rate neighbourhood around University of West
Lowest/highest enrollment peers plus campuses nearest University on score-category rate. Full ladder: /rankings/safest-campuses.
- Louisiana State University-Alexandria · lowest peer 0
Louisiana State University-Alexandria — lowest peer
0 per 1,000 students
- Spokane Community College · near 0.59
Spokane Community College — near
0.59 per 1,000 students
- Barry University · near 0.88
Barry University — near
0.88 per 1,000 students
- University of West Alabama · this campus 1.17
University of West Alabama — this campus
1.17 per 1,000 students
- Lindenwood University · near
Lindenwood University — near
2.2 per 1,000 students
- Saginaw Valley State University · highest peer
Saginaw Valley State University — highest peer
4.98 per 1,000 students
What this shows Neighbourhood of similar-enrollment peers around University of West Alabama's 1.17/1k rate, not a full-corpus distribution reprint.
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2024
University of West Alabama increased from 2 to 5 reported on-campus incidents between the 2023 and 2024 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 changesSignature insight · size does not equal danger
Campus size vs reported safety rate
Among 32 AL 4-year peers in this comparison, University of West Alabama is larger than 68% and safer-reporting than 52% - the larger, safer-reporting quadrant. Axes are within-sample percentiles so outliers share the same frame; a higher safety percentile means a lower Clery incidents-per-1,000 rate.
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- Point 1: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 71, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 16
- Point 2: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 65, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
- Point 3: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 61, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 45
- Point 4: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 74, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 48
- Point 5: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 58, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 19
- Point 6: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 77, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 42
- Point 7: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 81, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 32
- Point 8: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 55, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 39
- Point 9: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 52, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 65
- Point 10: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 48, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 11: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 45, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 12: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 42, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 13: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 39, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 14: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 35, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 26
- Point 15: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 32, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 3
- Point 16: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 29, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 6
- Point 17: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 26, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 55
- Point 18: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 23, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 19: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 19, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 13
- Point 20: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 16, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 0
- Point 21: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 13, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 22: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 10, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 23: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 6, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 24: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 3, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 25: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 0, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 26: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 84, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 61
- Point 27: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 87, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 29
- Point 28: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 90, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 68
- Point 29: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 94, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 10
- Point 30: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 97, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 23
- Point 31: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 100, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 35
- University of West Alabama: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 68, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 52
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| Campus | Enrollment | Rate / 1k | Size pct | Safety pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Bible College | 98 | 0.00 | 0 | 68 |
| Heritage Christian University | 178 | 0.00 | 3 | 68 |
| South University-Montgomery | 303 | 0.00 | 6 | 68 |
| United States Sports University | 367 | 0.00 | 10 | 68 |
| Herzing University-Birmingham | 444 | 0.00 | 13 | 68 |
| Stillman College | 731 | 13.68 | 16 | 0 |
| Talladega College | 760 | 6.58 | 19 | 13 |
| Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine | 778 | 0.00 | 23 | 68 |
| Huntingdon College | 892 | 1.12 | 26 | 55 |
| Spring Hill College | 919 | 13.06 | 29 | 6 |
| Miles College | 1,180 | 13.56 | 32 | 3 |
| University of West Alabama (this campus) | 6,820 | 1.17 | 68 | 52 |
Sample of 12 campuses from the plot (sorted by enrollment). Source: U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey + IPEDS enrollment. Rate = on-campus Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 students; lower is safer-reporting, not a personal-risk forecast.
What changed between 2023 and 2024
Reported on-campus incidents at University of West Alabama rose from 2 to 5 (+150%). The increase shows up in Rape (0 to 2) and Motor Vehicle Theft (1 to 2).
This describes reported incidents, not crime. Clery counts move with reporting policy, awareness campaigns and how a campus staffs its security authorities, so a rise can reflect better capture of reports and a fall can reflect worse capture. One year of movement at a single campus is not a trend.
What actually gets reported at University of West Alabama
Across 3 reporting years, on-campus incidents were recorded in 5 Clery Act categories here: Motor Vehicle Theft, Rape, Aggravated Assault, Burglary and Fondling.
The remaining 6 categories were reported with no on-campus incidents, among them Arson, Incest, Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter. Under the Clery Act that zero is an affirmative report that nothing in the category occurred, not an absence of data, which is why the table below lists those rows rather than dropping them.
Counts describe incidents reported under the Clery Act for the on-campus geography. Reporting practice varies between institutions, so counts are not a direct measure of relative safety.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of West Alabama: Criminal Offenses by year
Stable 0% (5 → 5 incidents)
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| Period | On-campus incidents |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| Crime Type | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Rape | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Table figures show the Criminal Offenses section; other Clery tables are separate
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| Weapons | 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
University of West Alabama vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are $2024 Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer in those categories).
MI
Saginaw Valley State University
4.98 incidents / 1,000 students
FL
Barry University
0.88 incidents / 1,000 students
Cost context
Where University of West Alabama sits on price and outcomes
At $12,684, University of West Alabama's reported average net price is cheaper than 32% among 65 Alabama colleges with a reported figure. The state median is $15,258.
- $12,684
- average net price
- $15,258
- Alabama median
- 1.5×
- six-year earnings to median debt
Median reported earnings six years after entry are $37,106, roughly 2.9 times a year of net price. That is a workable ratio, though it says nothing about how long the programme takes to finish.
Average net price reflects grant and scholarship aid for aided students, not a personal offer. Earnings cover former students who received federal aid; neither measure predicts an individual's outcome.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $10,990
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $20,090
- Avg Net Price
- $12,684
- Median Debt
- $24,944
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 58%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 43%
- SAT Average
- 1015
- SAT Math Range
- 420-560
- ACT Average
- 19
- ACT Range
- 16-21
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 36%
- Retention Rate
- 65%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $37,106
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $44,232
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 51%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Similar Institutions
Showing 5 of 959 similar institutions by enrollment size.
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI · 6,822 enrolled
Safety Score 4.98
Barry University
Miami, FL · 6,825 enrolled
Safety Score 0.88
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Alexandria, LA · 6,815 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO · 6,826 enrolled
Safety Score 2.20
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA · 6,813 enrolled
Safety Score 0.59
Closest by National Rank
University of West Alabama (national rank #721) sits near Navajo Technical University (#722) and Celebrity School of Beauty (#720) on the scored national list, nearest by rank, not by size or state.
Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM
National Rank #722
Celebrity School of Beauty
Miami, FL
National Rank #720
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
National Rank #719
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR
National Rank #723
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
National Rank #718
Nationwide campuses with similar scale or Clery rate
Two Clery-derived peer sets for University of West Alabama, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not state containment (Similar Institutions and national-rank neighbors above stay enrollment- or rank-based).
Similar enrollment (nationwide)
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI · 6,822 enrolled
Safety score 4.98
Barry University
Miami, FL · 6,825 enrolled
Safety score 0.88
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Alexandria, LA · 6,815 enrolled
Safety score 0.00
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO · 6,826 enrolled
Safety score 2.20
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA · 6,813 enrolled
Safety score 0.59
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO · 6,851 enrolled
Safety score 1.46
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT · 6,864 enrolled
Safety score 1.46
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX · 6,864 enrolled
Safety score 9.18
Similar 2024 Clery rate (nationwide)
Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM · 1,704 enrolled
Safety score 1.17
Montana Technological University
Butte, MT · 1,702 enrolled
Safety score 1.18
University of Pikeville
Pikeville, KY · 2,547 enrolled
Safety score 1.18
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA · 27,423 enrolled
Safety score 1.17
Ohio State University-Newark Campus
Newark, OH · 2,544 enrolled
Safety score 1.18
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · 42,003 enrolled
Safety score 1.17
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID · 8,446 enrolled
Safety score 1.18
Ensign College
Salt Lake City, UT · 7,594 enrolled
Safety score 1.19
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of West Alabama safe?
University of West Alabama has a safety score of 1.17 (2024 on-campus Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #721 nationally out of 2,072 ranked institutions - nearest similar-enrollment comparison: Saginaw Valley State University (4.98/1k). Same-state same-level set: Alabama A & M University (5.62/1k); Samford University (0.98/1k); Auburn University at Montgomery (2.11/1k); University of Alabama in Huntsville (1.87/1k); Alabama State University (5.15/1k); Jacksonville State University (2.61/1k); University of North Alabama (3.04/1k); Tuskegee University (2.88/1k).
What crimes are reported at University of West Alabama?
For calendar year 2024, University of West Alabama reported Motor Vehicle Theft (2), Rape (2) and Aggravated Assault (1) in the Criminal Offenses section. Every other category in that section was reported at zero; other Clery tables are separate.
How does University of West Alabama compare to similar schools?
University of West Alabama reports 32% fewer 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 than Saginaw Valley State University. Scored similar-enrollment peers on this page: Saginaw Valley State University (4.98/1k); Barry University (0.88/1k); Louisiana State University-Alexandria (0.00/1k); Lindenwood University (2.20/1k); Spokane Community College (0.59/1k). Same-state same-level set: Alabama A & M University (5.62/1k); Samford University (0.98/1k); Auburn University at Montgomery (2.11/1k); University of Alabama in Huntsville (1.87/1k); Alabama State University (5.15/1k); Jacksonville State University (2.61/1k); University of North Alabama (3.04/1k); Tuskegee University (2.88/1k).
Does University of West Alabama have fire safety data?
Yes. University of West Alabama 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.
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