Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
New Castle, DE · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Wilmington 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 14,678-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #105
- Rank of 3,050
- #1
- DE rank
- 14,678
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Wilmington University reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #105 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 82% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #105
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 82%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 0
- 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 University decreased from 2 to 0 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 University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in New Castle, DE, enrolling approximately 14,678 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 2 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within DE, it ranks #1 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 14,678 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 Wilmington University is "Burglary" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in DE averaging 2.11 incidents per 1,000 students, Wilmington University reports 100% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 36 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.
Wilmington University's safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the top 3.4% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is lower than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. A low reported rate can also reflect under-reporting rather than an inherently safer environment, see our <a href="/methodology">methodology</a> for the full caveat.
National Rank
#105
Top 500 nationally
State Rank (DE)
#1
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where Wilmington University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 82% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Wilmington University percentile rank 96.6%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #105 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Wilmington University reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $12,630
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $12,630
- Avg Net Price
- $15,644
- Median Debt
- $20,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 26%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 21%
- Retention Rate
- 61%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $49,635
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $53,844
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 58%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyWilmington University: on-campus incidents by year
Stable
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
36 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
Wilmington 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).
DE
Wilmington University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
WA
Western Washington University
3.89 incidents / 1,000 students
MN
Minnesota State University-Mankato
1.97 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA · 14,651 enrolled
Safety Score 3.89
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN · 14,709 enrolled
Safety Score 1.97
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ · 14,725 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Saint Louis Community College
Saint Louis, MO · 14,627 enrolled
Safety Score 0.27
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · 14,779 enrolled
Safety Score 4.40
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Wilmington University nationally (rank #105), regardless of size or state.
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT
National Rank #104
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC
National Rank #106
Porter & Chester Institute
Bridgeport, CT
National Rank #103
Atlantic Technical College
Coconut Creek, FL
National Rank #107
Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain
New Britain, CT
National Rank #102
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilmington University safe?
Wilmington University has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #105 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at Wilmington University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Wilmington University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in DE.
Does Wilmington University have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding Wilmington University's Safety Profile
Wilmington University in New Castle, DE enrolls 14,678 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #105 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 2 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
What this means for you
Wilmington University's 0.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Wilmington 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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