Wichita, KS · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Wichita State 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 16,741-student campus.

2.03
Incidents / 1k students
#2,010
Rank of 3,050
#31
KS rank
16,741
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Wichita State University reports 2.03 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,010 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 65% of ranked campuses its size.

2.03
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,010
of 3,050 ranked nationally
65%
report fewer incidents than this campus
14
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

+7 reported incidents

Wichita State University increased from 7 to 14 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

Wichita State University is a Public institution located in Wichita, KS, enrolling approximately 16,741 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 38 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within KS, it ranks #31 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 16,741 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 Wichita State University is "Fondling" with 9 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in KS averaging 1.50 incidents per 1,000 students, Wichita State University reports 35% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 63 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

2.03 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2010

See peer comparison

State Rank (KS)

#31

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

14

across 11 crime categories

Where Wichita State University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

2 safer than 35% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

Safety percentile vs. peers

Wichita State University percentile rank 34.1%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2010 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Wichita State University reports 35% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$9,684
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,869
Avg Net Price
$13,194
Median Debt
$20,500
Pell Grant Recipients
31%
How does this cost rank in KS? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
94%
SAT Average
1092
SAT Math Range
435–630
ACT Average
23
ACT Range
17–25

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
51%
Retention Rate
69%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$44,043
Median Earnings (10yr)
$51,532
Loan Repayment (3yr)
70%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 16,741 enrolled students, Wichita State University is in the largest 5% of the 5,673 institutions in this dataset with a reported enrollment. The safety score above already normalizes reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students, so compare it with similarly sized campuses instead of treating a higher raw count as evidence that a campus is less safe. Use the annual crime table to see what was reported, then use the peer comparison to judge the rate against schools of a similar scale. A lower reported rate is not a guarantee of individual safety or a measure of reporting quality.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Wichita State University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 18% (17 → 14 incidents)

5101520 202120222023 17 14 ▼ -17.6%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 210
Arson 000
Burglary 404
Fondling 333
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 124
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 304
Robbery 102
Statutory Rape 010

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 1 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

63 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
63 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 2 3
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 25
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0

Wichita State 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).

Selected

KS

Wichita State University

2.03 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,010
Enrollment
16,741
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · 16,759 enrolled
Safety Score 3.28
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA · 16,770 enrolled
Safety Score 1.31
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · 16,693 enrolled
Safety Score 1.68
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA · 16,803 enrolled
Safety Score 1.07
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ · 16,624 enrolled
Safety Score 0.18

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Wichita State University nationally (rank #2010), regardless of size or state.

Western Wyoming Community College
Rock Springs, WY
National Rank #2009
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI
National Rank #2011
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
National Rank #2008
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
National Rank #2012
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC
National Rank #2007

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wichita State University safe?
Wichita State University has a safety score of 2.03 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,010 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Wichita State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Wichita State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in KS.
Does Wichita State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Wichita State University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Wichita State University's Safety Profile

Wichita State University in Wichita, KS enrolls 16,741 students and has a safety score of 2.03 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2010 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 7 in 2022 to 14 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Wichita State University's 2.03 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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