Safety Score
0.71 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Carrollton, GA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
University of West Georgia
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 12,728-student campus.
- 0.71
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,438
- Rank of 3,050
- #40
- GA rank
- 12,728
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of West Georgia reports 0.71 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,438 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 57% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.71
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,438
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 57%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 0
- 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
University of West Georgia decreased from 4 to 0 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 changesUniversity of West Georgia is a Public institution located in Carrollton, GA, enrolling approximately 12,728 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 21 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within GA, it ranks #40 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 12,728 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at University of West Georgia is "Burglary" with 6 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in GA averaging 1.08 incidents per 1,000 students, University of West Georgia reports 35% 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 18 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
#1438
Above-average safety
State Rank (GA)
#40
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where University of West Georgia sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 57% 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
University of West Georgia percentile rank 52.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1438 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of West Georgia reports 35% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $6,088
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $17,800
- Avg Net Price
- $12,786
- Median Debt
- $23,970
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 40%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 52%
- SAT Average
- 1032
- SAT Math Range
- 460–550
- ACT Average
- 21
- ACT Range
- 17–22
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 43%
- Retention Rate
- 78%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $41,000
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $49,587
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 55%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of West Georgia: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 100% (17 → 0 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Fondling | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 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
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 11 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 5 | 10 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 12 | 18 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 8 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
University of West Georgia 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).
GA
University of West Georgia
0.71 incidents / 1,000 students
IN
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
FL
Santa Fe College
0.24 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Marion, IN · 12,750 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL · 12,698 enrolled
Safety Score 0.24
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX · 12,785 enrolled
Safety Score 3.60
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO · 12,788 enrolled
Safety Score 1.41
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA · 12,660 enrolled
Safety Score 0.16
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of West Georgia nationally (rank #1438), regardless of size or state.
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA
National Rank #1437
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump
Crump, TN
National Rank #1439
Orange Technical College-West Campus
Winter Garden, FL
National Rank #1436
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA
National Rank #1440
College of the Redwoods
Eureka, CA
National Rank #1435
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of West Georgia safe?
University of West Georgia has a safety score of 0.71 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,438 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at University of West Georgia?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of West Georgia compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in GA.
Does University of West Georgia have fire safety data?
Yes. University of West Georgia 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 University of West Georgia's Safety Profile
University of West Georgia in Carrollton, GA enrolls 12,728 students and has a safety score of 0.71 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1438 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 4 in 2022 to 0 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
University of West Georgia's 0.71 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh University of West Georgia 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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