Safety Score
1.16 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Fulton, MO · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
William Woods 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 1,729-student campus.
- 1.16
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,684
- Rank of 3,050
- #28
- MO rank
- 1,729
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
William Woods University reports 1.16 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,684 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 1.16
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,684
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 2
- 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
William Woods University increased from 1 to 2 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 changesWilliam Woods University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Fulton, MO, enrolling approximately 1,729 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 9 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MO, it ranks #28 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,729 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 William Woods University is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 4 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MO averaging 1.39 incidents per 1,000 students, William Woods University reports 17% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 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
#1684
See peer comparison
State Rank (MO)
#28
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
William Woods University percentile rank 44.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1684 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
William Woods University reports 17% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $30,340
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $30,340
- Avg Net Price
- $26,569
- Median Debt
- $21,983
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 35%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 71%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 52%
- Retention Rate
- 58%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $39,265
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $42,401
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 76%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyWilliam Woods University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 67% (6 → 2 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 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
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 17 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 19 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
William Woods 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).
MO
William Woods University
1.16 incidents / 1,000 students
MN
Crown College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
SC
Benedict College
2.31 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN · 1,727 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Benedict College
Columbia, SC · 1,731 enrolled
Safety Score 2.31
Missouri State University-West Plains
West Plains, MO · 1,726 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Linfield University
Mcminnville, OR · 1,726 enrolled
Safety Score 4.63
Arkansas State University-Newport
Newport, AR · 1,732 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest William Woods University nationally (rank #1684), regardless of size or state.
Universal Technical Institute-Auto Motorcycle & Marine Mechanics Institute Division-Orlando
Orlando, FL
National Rank #1683
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
National Rank #1685
Corban University
Salem, OR
National Rank #1682
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
National Rank #1686
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI
National Rank #1681
Frequently Asked Questions
Is William Woods University safe?
William Woods University has a safety score of 1.16 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,684 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at William Woods University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does William Woods University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MO.
Does William Woods University have fire safety data?
Yes. William Woods 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 William Woods University's Safety Profile
William Woods University in Fulton, MO enrolls 1,729 students and has a safety score of 1.16 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1684 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 1 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.
What this means for you
William Woods University's 1.16 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh William Woods 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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