Kenosha, WI · Clery Act 2023 · Public

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

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 4,008-student campus.

1.00
Incidents / 1k students
#1,592
Rank of 3,050
#23
WI rank
4,008
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

University of Wisconsin-Parkside reports 1.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,592 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 52% of ranked campuses its size.

1.00
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,592
of 3,050 ranked nationally
52%
safer than ranked campuses its size
4
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

No change

University of Wisconsin-Parkside was unchanged from 4 to 4 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 changes

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a Public institution located in Kenosha, WI, enrolling approximately 4,008 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 14 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WI, it ranks #23 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 4,008 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 University of Wisconsin-Parkside is "Rape" with 8 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WI averaging 0.45 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Wisconsin-Parkside reports 122% more 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.

Safety Score

1.00 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1592

See peer comparison

State Rank (WI)

#23

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

4

across 11 crime categories

Where University of Wisconsin-Parkside sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

1 safer than 52% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). This entry sits in this band. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Above this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

University of Wisconsin-Parkside percentile rank 47.8%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1592 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of Wisconsin-Parkside reports 122% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$8,270
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,429
Avg Net Price
$11,772
Median Debt
$20,492
Pell Grant Recipients
35%
How does this cost rank in WI? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Average
1090
ACT Average
21
ACT Range
17–25

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
40%
Retention Rate
69%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$42,154
Median Earnings (10yr)
$51,129
Loan Repayment (3yr)
66%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

University of Wisconsin-Parkside: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 33% (6 → 4 incidents)

34567 202120222023 6 4 ▼ -33.3%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 203
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 100
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 143
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

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
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 9
Liquor 2023 0 2
Weapons 2023 1 0
Drugs 2022 0 8
Liquor 2022 0 12
Weapons 2022 1 0
Drugs 2021 0 4
Liquor 2021 0 12
Weapons 2021 0 0

University of Wisconsin-Parkside 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).

Selected

WI

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

1.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,592
Enrollment
4,008
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY · 4,008 enrolled
Safety Score 0.75
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
Dothan, AL · 4,010 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN · 4,001 enrolled
Safety Score 0.50
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL · 4,015 enrolled
Safety Score 0.75
Hill College
Hillsboro, TX · 4,000 enrolled
Safety Score 0.25

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest University of Wisconsin-Parkside nationally (rank #1592), regardless of size or state.

Parkland College
Champaign, IL
National Rank #1591
Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA
National Rank #1593
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY
National Rank #1590
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ
National Rank #1594
Salina Area Technical College
Salina, KS
National Rank #1589

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Wisconsin-Parkside safe?
University of Wisconsin-Parkside has a safety score of 1.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,592 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Wisconsin-Parkside?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Wisconsin-Parkside compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WI.
Does University of Wisconsin-Parkside have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Wisconsin-Parkside 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 Wisconsin-Parkside's Safety Profile

University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha, WI enrolls 4,008 students and has a safety score of 1.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1592 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 4 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.

What this means for you

University of Wisconsin-Parkside's 1.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

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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