Safety Score
9.83 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Chestertown, MD · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Washington College
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 916-student campus.
- 9.83
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,884
- Rank of 3,050
- #46
- MD rank
- 916
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Washington College reports 9.83 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,884 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 9.83
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,884
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 7
- 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 College increased from 4 to 7 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 College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Chestertown, MD, enrolling approximately 916 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 20 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MD, it ranks #46 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 916 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 College is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 8 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MD averaging 2.19 incidents per 1,000 students, Washington College reports 350% 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.
National Rank
#2884
See peer comparison
State Rank (MD)
#46
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
7
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Washington College percentile rank 5.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2884 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Washington College reports 350% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $55,326
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $55,326
- Avg Net Price
- $27,898
- Median Debt
- $26,956
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 23%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 57%
- SAT Average
- 1280
- SAT Math Range
- 560–680
- ACT Range
- 27–31
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 70%
- Retention Rate
- 84%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $48,763
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $65,518
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 90%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyWashington College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 22% (9 → 7 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 18 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 24 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 54 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Washington College 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 College
9.83 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
OK
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
7.66 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus
Round Rock, TX · 917 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Chickasha, OK · 914 enrolled
Safety Score 7.66
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz
Brooklyn, NY · 918 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Columbus College of Art & Design
Columbus, OH · 918 enrolled
Safety Score 3.27
Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME · 913 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Washington College nationally (rank #2884), regardless of size or state.
Jacksonville College-Main Campus
Jacksonville, TX
National Rank #2883
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA
National Rank #2885
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
Hazleton, PA
National Rank #2882
Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
National Rank #2886
Macalester College
St. Paul, MN
National Rank #2881
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Washington College safe?
Washington College has a safety score of 9.83 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,884 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Washington College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Washington College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MD.
Does Washington College have fire safety data?
Yes. Washington College 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 College's Safety Profile
Washington College in Chestertown, MD enrolls 916 students and has a safety score of 9.83 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2884 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 4 in 2022 to 7 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 College's 9.83 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Washington College 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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