Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Takoma Park, MD · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Washington Adventist University
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 695-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #243
- Rank of 3,050
- #4
- MD rank
- 695
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Washington Adventist University reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #243 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #243
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 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
Washington Adventist University decreased from 1 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 changesWashington Adventist University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Takoma Park, MD, enrolling approximately 695 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 1 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MD, it ranks #4 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 695 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 Washington Adventist University is "Rape" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MD averaging 2.01 incidents per 1,000 students, Washington Adventist University reports 100% 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 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.
National Rank
#243
Top 500 nationally
State Rank (MD)
#4
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Washington Adventist University percentile rank 92.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #243 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Washington Adventist University reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $26,604
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $26,604
- Avg Net Price
- $18,526
- Median Debt
- $30,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 37%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 46%
- SAT Average
- 980
- SAT Math Range
- 410–550
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 33%
- Retention Rate
- 64%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $40,114
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $64,249
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 52%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyWashington Adventist University: on-campus incidents by year
Stable
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 1 | 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 | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Washington Adventist University 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).
MD
Washington Adventist University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
NH
Lakes Region Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
FL
Florida International Training Institute
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Lakes Region Community College
Laconia, NH · 695 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Florida International Training Institute
Miami, FL · 695 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Ardmore, OK · 694 enrolled
Safety Score 1.44
Fort Myers Technical College
Fort Myers, FL · 696 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Earlham College
Richmond, IN · 696 enrolled
Safety Score 8.62
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Washington Adventist University nationally (rank #243), regardless of size or state.
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD
National Rank #242
North American Trade Schools
Baltimore, MD
National Rank #244
Capitol Technology University
Laurel, MD
National Rank #241
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Columbia, MD
National Rank #245
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD
National Rank #240
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Washington Adventist University safe?
Washington Adventist University has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #243 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at Washington Adventist University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Washington Adventist University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MD.
Does Washington Adventist University have fire safety data?
Yes. Washington Adventist 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 Washington Adventist University's Safety Profile
Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park, MD enrolls 695 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #243 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 1 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
Washington Adventist University's 0.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Washington Adventist University 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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