Safety Score
1.16 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
WV Public 4-year Clery Act 2026 data
West Virginia State University — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
INSTITUTE, WV · 3,458 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 13 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 1.16 per 1,000 students · national rank #1685.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 3,458 enrolled
West Virginia State University is a Public institution located in INSTITUTE, WV, enrolling approximately 3,458 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 13 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 1.16 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #1685 nationally and #17 within WV.
West Virginia State University reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 13 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 1.16 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #1685 and #17 within WV out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 3,458 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 West Virginia State University is "aggravated_assault" with 7 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is declining — moving from 6 in 2021 to 2 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WV averaging 1.39 incidents per 1,000 students, West Virginia State University reports 17% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 5 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. Federal enforcement history shows 1 recorded Clery Act violation with associated fines — a material signal about institutional compliance. 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
#1685
See peer comparison
State Rank (WV)
#17
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Safety Percentile
West Virginia State University percentile rank 70.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1685 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
West Virginia State University reports 17% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $9,570
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $14,990
- Avg Net Price
- $11,139
- Median Debt
- $23,338
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 20%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 96%
- SAT Average
- 955
- SAT Math Range
- 350–490
- ACT Range
- 15–20
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 36%
- Retention Rate
- 57%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $32,849
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $40,492
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 142500%
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 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| burglary | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| fondling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| motor_vehicle_theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| murder | 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 | 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 |
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 | 0 | 3 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| liquor | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
West Virginia State 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.
WV
West Virginia State University
1.16% top marginal rate
IL
Saint Xavier University
1.74% top marginal rate
NC
Coastal Carolina Community College
0.58% top marginal rate
Similar Institutions
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL · 3,457 enrolled
Safety Score 1.74
Coastal Carolina Community College
JACKSONVILLE, NC · 3,457 enrolled
Safety Score 0.58
University of Portland
PORTLAND, OR · 3,457 enrolled
Safety Score 3.18
Palo Verde College
BLYTHE, CA · 3,461 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Central State University
WILBERFORCE, OH · 3,454 enrolled
Safety Score 1.45
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Virginia State University safe?
West Virginia State University has a safety score of 1.16 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1685 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at West Virginia State University?
West Virginia State 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 West Virginia State 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 West Virginia State University compare to similar schools?
West Virginia State University is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within WV. 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 West Virginia State University have fire safety data?
Yes. West Virginia State 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 West Virginia State University's Safety Profile
West Virginia State University in INSTITUTE, WV enrolls 3,458 students and has a safety score of 1.16 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1685 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
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 decreased from 5 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
Campus Safety Guides
DOE Enforcement Actions
2014 Clery Act Violation $70,000
Failure to comply with Clery Act requirements including crime reporting, timely warnings, and annual security report distribution.
Fine paid.
Related
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