Safety Score
8.10 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Wilberforce, OH · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Wilberforce 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 617-student campus.
- 8.10
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,810
- Rank of 3,050
- #103
- OH rank
- 617
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Wilberforce University reports 8.10 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,810 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 8.10
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,810
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 4
- 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
Wilberforce University was unchanged from 4 to 4 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 changesWilberforce University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Wilberforce, OH, enrolling approximately 617 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 13 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OH, it ranks #103 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 617 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 Wilberforce University is "Burglary" with 9 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OH averaging 1.63 incidents per 1,000 students, Wilberforce University reports 397% 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 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
#2810
See peer comparison
State Rank (OH)
#103
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
4
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Wilberforce University percentile rank 7.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2810 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Wilberforce University reports 397% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $16,448
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $16,448
- Avg Net Price
- $5,567
- Median Debt
- $26,468
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 74%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 41%
- ACT Average
- 18
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 13%
- Retention Rate
- 74%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $35,146
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $38,298
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 46%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyWilberforce University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 20% (5 → 4 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Fondling | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 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 | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 11 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 9 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 8 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Wilberforce 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).
OH
Wilberforce University
8.10 incidents / 1,000 students
DC
The Chicago School at Washington DC
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Life Chiropractic College West
8.16 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
The Chicago School at Washington DC
Washington, DC · 615 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Life Chiropractic College West
Hayward, CA · 613 enrolled
Safety Score 8.16
Beckfield College-Florence
Florence, KY · 612 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Atenas College
Manati, PR · 611 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
New Castle School of Trades
New Castle, PA · 623 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Wilberforce University nationally (rank #2810), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilberforce University safe?
Wilberforce University has a safety score of 8.10 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,810 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Wilberforce University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Wilberforce University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OH.
Does Wilberforce University have fire safety data?
Yes. Wilberforce 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 Wilberforce University's Safety Profile
Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, OH enrolls 617 students and has a safety score of 8.10 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2810 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 remained at 4 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Wilberforce University's 8.10 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Wilberforce 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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