Safety Score
4.06 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
KS Public 4-year Clery Act 2026 data
Washburn University — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
TOPEKA, KS · 5,663 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 24 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 4.06 per 1,000 students · national rank #2469.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 5,663 enrolled
Washburn University is a Public institution located in TOPEKA, KS, enrolling approximately 5,663 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 24 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 4.06 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #2469 nationally and #40 within KS.
Washburn University reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 24 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 4.06 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #2469 and #40 within KS out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 5,663 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 Washburn University is "motor_vehicle_theft" with 11 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 3 in 2021 to 17 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in KS averaging 0.67 incidents per 1,000 students, Washburn University reports 506% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 6 reporting years 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 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
#2469
See peer comparison
State Rank (KS)
#40
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
17
across 11 crime categories
Safety Percentile
Washburn University percentile rank 56.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2469 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Washburn University reports 506% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $9,945
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $20,949
- Avg Net Price
- $15,280
- Median Debt
- $18,127
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 34%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 53%
- Retention Rate
- 68%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $42,881
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $49,774
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 359700%
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 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| burglary | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| motor_vehicle_theft | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| negligent_manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| rape | 2 | 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 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year recordsLiquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| drugs | 2023 | 13 | 1 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 28 |
| weapons | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 21 | 0 |
| liquor | 2022 | 3 | 38 |
| weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2021 | 21 | 2 |
| liquor | 2021 | 2 | 30 |
| weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Washburn 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.
KS
Washburn University
4.06% top marginal rate
MA
Emerson College
2.12% top marginal rate
KS
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
0.53% top marginal rate
Similar Institutions
Emerson College
Boston, MA · 5,670 enrolled
Safety Score 2.12
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Wichita, KS · 5,655 enrolled
Safety Score 0.53
Colorado Mountain College
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO · 5,673 enrolled
Safety Score 0.35
Missouri Baptist University
SAINT LOUIS, MO · 5,641 enrolled
Safety Score 0.18
Wharton County Junior College
WHARTON, TX · 5,687 enrolled
Safety Score 0.18
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Washburn University safe?
Washburn University has a safety score of 4.06 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2469 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Washburn University?
Washburn 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 Washburn 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 Washburn University compare to similar schools?
Washburn University is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within KS. 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 Washburn University have fire safety data?
Yes. Washburn 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 Washburn University's Safety Profile
Washburn University in TOPEKA, KS enrolls 5,663 students and has a safety score of 4.06 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2469 nationally.
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 increased from 4 in 2022 to 17 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
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