Safety Score
21.76 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Springfield, OH · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Wittenberg 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 1,333-student campus.
- 21.76
- Incidents / 1k students
- #3,018
- Rank of 3,050
- #114
- OH rank
- 1,333
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Wittenberg University reports 21.76 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #3,018 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 21.76
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #3,018
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 20
- 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
Wittenberg University increased from 15 to 20 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 changesWittenberg University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Springfield, OH, enrolling approximately 1,333 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 51 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OH, it ranks #114 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,333 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 Wittenberg University is "Burglary" with 23 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OH averaging 2.10 incidents per 1,000 students, Wittenberg University reports 936% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 4 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.
Wittenberg University's safety score of 21.76 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 1.0% 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
#3018
See peer comparison
State Rank (OH)
#114
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
20
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Wittenberg University percentile rank 1.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #3018 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Wittenberg University reports 936% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $45,940
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $45,940
- Avg Net Price
- $18,649
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 35%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 72%
- SAT Average
- 1179
- SAT Math Range
- 480–625
- ACT Average
- 23
- ACT Range
- 21–28
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 53%
- Retention Rate
- 63%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $42,437
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $54,947
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 83%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyWittenberg University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 25% (16 → 20 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Burglary | 12 | 4 | 7 |
| Fondling | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 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 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 2 | 46 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 1 | 53 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 4 | 10 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 4 | 65 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 1 | 50 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 1 | 77 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
Wittenberg 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).
OH
Wittenberg University
21.76 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
California College of the Arts
3.00 incidents / 1,000 students
MA
Anna Maria College
1.50 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
California College of the Arts
San Francisco, CA · 1,333 enrolled
Safety Score 3.00
Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA · 1,332 enrolled
Safety Score 1.50
College of Our Lady of the Elms
Chicopee, MA · 1,332 enrolled
Safety Score 1.50
Rasmussen University-Illinois
Rockford, IL · 1,332 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL · 1,335 enrolled
Safety Score 4.49
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Wittenberg University nationally (rank #3018), regardless of size or state.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill
Schuylkill Haven, PA
National Rank #3017
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR
National Rank #3019
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA
National Rank #3016
Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA
National Rank #3020
Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, OK
National Rank #3015
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wittenberg University safe?
Wittenberg University has a safety score of 21.76 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #3,018 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Wittenberg University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Wittenberg University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OH.
Does Wittenberg University have fire safety data?
Yes. Wittenberg University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 4 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Wittenberg University's Safety Profile
Wittenberg University in Springfield, OH enrolls 1,333 students and has a safety score of 21.76 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #3018 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 15 in 2022 to 20 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 4 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Wittenberg University's 21.76 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Wittenberg 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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