Rock Hill, SC · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Winthrop 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 4,694-student campus.

5.54
Incidents / 1k students
#2,633
Rank of 3,050
#50
SC rank
4,694
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Winthrop University reports 5.54 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,633 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 88% of ranked campuses its size.

5.54
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,633
of 3,050 ranked nationally
88%
report fewer incidents than this campus
7
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

-3 reported incidents

Winthrop University decreased from 10 to 7 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 changes

Winthrop University is a Public institution located in Rock Hill, SC, enrolling approximately 4,694 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 27 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within SC, it ranks #50 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 4,694 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 Winthrop University is "Fondling" with 11 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in SC averaging 0.30 incidents per 1,000 students, Winthrop University reports 1751% 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 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.

Safety Score

5.54 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2633

See peer comparison

State Rank (SC)

#50

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

7

across 11 crime categories

Where Winthrop University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

6 safer than 12% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). This entry sits in this band. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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

Winthrop University percentile rank 13.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2633 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Winthrop University reports 1751% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$14,678
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,676
Avg Net Price
$15,343
Median Debt
$26,975
Pell Grant Recipients
41%
How does this cost rank in SC? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
79%
SAT Average
1139
SAT Math Range
490–590
ACT Average
23
ACT Range
20–27

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
74%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$39,048
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,185
Loan Repayment (3yr)
57%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Winthrop University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 30% (10 → 7 incidents)

67891011 202120222023 10 7 ▼ -30.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 124
Arson 000
Burglary 001
Fondling 434
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 251
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

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
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 11 24
Liquor 2023 5 7
Weapons 2023 2 0
Drugs 2022 12 20
Liquor 2022 2 34
Weapons 2022 2 0
Drugs 2021 5 27
Liquor 2021 5 21
Weapons 2021 1 0

Winthrop 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).

Selected

SC

Winthrop University

5.54 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,633
Enrollment
4,694
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Owensboro Community and Technical College
Owensboro, KY · 4,694 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC · 4,680 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester, MN · 4,714 enrolled
Safety Score 0.21
College of Marin
Kentfield, CA · 4,673 enrolled
Safety Score 1.07
Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL · 4,673 enrolled
Safety Score 0.21

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Winthrop University nationally (rank #2633), regardless of size or state.

University of Houston
Houston, TX
National Rank #2632
Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN
National Rank #2634
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA
National Rank #2631
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD
National Rank #2635
University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
National Rank #2630

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winthrop University safe?
Winthrop University has a safety score of 5.54 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,633 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Winthrop University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Winthrop University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in SC.
Does Winthrop University have fire safety data?
Yes. Winthrop 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 Winthrop University's Safety Profile

Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC enrolls 4,694 students and has a safety score of 5.54 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2633 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 decreased from 10 in 2022 to 7 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

Winthrop University's 5.54 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

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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