Safety Score
15.15 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Salem, OR · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Willamette 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 2,112-student campus.
- 15.15
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,978
- Rank of 3,050
- #35
- OR rank
- 2,112
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Willamette University reports 15.15 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,978 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 99% of ranked campuses its size.
- 15.15
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,978
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 99%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 30
- 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
Willamette University increased from 17 to 30 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 changesWillamette University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Salem, OR, enrolling approximately 2,112 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 71 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OR, it ranks #35 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,112 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 Willamette University is "Burglary" with 30 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OR averaging 4.74 incidents per 1,000 students, Willamette University reports 219% 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 27 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.
Willamette University's safety score of 15.15 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 2.4% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is higher than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. As our methodology explains, a higher reported rate can reflect a more active reporting culture rather than a more dangerous campus, and does not by itself indicate the actual likelihood of experiencing a crime.
National Rank
#2978
See peer comparison
State Rank (OR)
#35
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
30
across 11 crime categories
Where Willamette University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
15 safer than 1% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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
Willamette University percentile rank 2.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2978 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Willamette University reports 219% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $51,156
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $51,156
- Avg Net Price
- $25,121
- Median Debt
- $21,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 24%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 77%
- SAT Average
- 1377
- SAT Math Range
- 600–710
- ACT Range
- 28–33
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 72%
- Retention Rate
- 87%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $38,932
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $56,911
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 84%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyWillamette University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 25% (24 → 30 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| Fondling | 10 | 1 | 4 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| 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
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 25 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 21 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 15 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 40 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Willamette 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).
OR
Willamette University
15.15 incidents / 1,000 students
IN
University of Evansville
7.11 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Southwestern Community College
0.47 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN · 2,109 enrolled
Safety Score 7.11
Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC · 2,109 enrolled
Safety Score 0.47
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texarkana, TX · 2,109 enrolled
Safety Score 9.01
Bryan University
Tempe, AZ · 2,108 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Muskingum University
New Concord, OH · 2,108 enrolled
Safety Score 7.12
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Willamette University nationally (rank #2978), regardless of size or state.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM
National Rank #2977
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
National Rank #2979
Union College
Schenectady, NY
National Rank #2976
Rush University
Chicago, IL
National Rank #2980
Williams College
Williamstown, MA
National Rank #2975
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Willamette University safe?
Willamette University has a safety score of 15.15 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,978 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Willamette University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Willamette University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OR.
Does Willamette University have fire safety data?
Yes. Willamette 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 Willamette University's Safety Profile
Willamette University in Salem, OR enrolls 2,112 students and has a safety score of 15.15 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2978 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 17 in 2022 to 30 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
Willamette University's 15.15 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Willamette 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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