Safety Score
3.11 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Wilmington, OH · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Wilmington College
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 964-student campus.
- 3.11
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,286
- Rank of 3,050
- #79
- OH rank
- 964
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Wilmington College reports 3.11 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,286 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 3.11
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,286
- 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
Wilmington College was unchanged from 2 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 changesWilmington College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Wilmington, OH, enrolling approximately 964 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 4 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OH, it ranks #79 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 964 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 Wilmington College is "Burglary" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OH averaging 3.73 incidents per 1,000 students, Wilmington College 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 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
#2286
See peer comparison
State Rank (OH)
#79
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Wilmington College percentile rank 25.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2286 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Wilmington College reports 17% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $32,082
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $32,082
- Avg Net Price
- $24,153
- Median Debt
- $24,208
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 39%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 92%
- SAT Average
- 1029
- SAT Math Range
- 400–610
- ACT Average
- 20
- ACT Range
- 16–23
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 51%
- Retention Rate
- 72%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $41,889
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $48,491
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 71%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyWilmington College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 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 | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 15 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 36 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 4 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 57 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 17 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 24 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Wilmington College 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
Wilmington College
3.11 incidents / 1,000 students
NJ
Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Shaw University
2.08 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah
Mahwah, NJ · 964 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Shaw University
Raleigh, NC · 962 enrolled
Safety Score 2.08
Franklin College
Franklin, IN · 966 enrolled
Safety Score 9.32
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY · 961 enrolled
Safety Score 5.20
Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA · 967 enrolled
Safety Score 2.07
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Wilmington College nationally (rank #2286), regardless of size or state.
La Sierra University
Riverside, CA
National Rank #2285
St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
National Rank #2287
Antioch University-New England
Keene, NH
National Rank #2284
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA
National Rank #2288
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA
National Rank #2283
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilmington College safe?
Wilmington College has a safety score of 3.11 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,286 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Wilmington College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Wilmington College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OH.
Does Wilmington College have fire safety data?
Yes. Wilmington College 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 Wilmington College's Safety Profile
Wilmington College in Wilmington, OH enrolls 964 students and has a safety score of 3.11 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2286 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 2 from 2022 to 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
Wilmington College's 3.11 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Wilmington College 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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