Safety Score
144.65 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Springfield, MO · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Cox 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 795-student campus.
- 144.65
- Incidents / 1k students
- #3,049
- Rank of 3,050
- #62
- MO rank
- 795
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Cox College reports 144.65 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #3,049 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 144.65
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #3,049
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 99
- 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
Cox College increased from 68 to 99 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 changesCox College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Springfield, MO, enrolling approximately 795 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 204 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MO, it ranks #62 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 795 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 Cox College is "Aggravated Assault" with 157 cumulative incidents across the reporting window.
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 27 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.
Cox College's safety score of 144.65 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 0.1% 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
#3049
See peer comparison
State Rank (MO)
#62
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
99
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Cox College percentile rank 0.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #3049 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Peer comparison not available.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $14,822
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $14,822
- Median Debt
- $20,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 36%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $58,703
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $56,867
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 75%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCox College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 168% (37 → 99 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 77 | 48 | 32 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Burglary | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fondling | 14 | 2 | 4 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 16 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 0 | 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
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 17 | 0 |
Cox 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).
MO
Cox College
144.65 incidents / 1,000 students
WV
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Laurus College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Lewisburg, WV · 795 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Laurus College
San Luis Obispo, CA · 794 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Lincoln Technical Institute-Whitestone
Whitestone, NY · 793 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Warren Wilson College
Asheville, NC · 797 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton
Shelton, CT · 798 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Cox College nationally (rank #3049), regardless of size or state.
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
National Rank #3048
Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY
National Rank #3050
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Las Cruces, NM
National Rank #3047
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Rochester, MN
National Rank #3046
University of California-San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
National Rank #3045
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cox College safe?
Cox College has a safety score of 144.65 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #3,049 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Cox College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Cox College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MO.
Does Cox College 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 Cox College's Safety Profile
Cox College in Springfield, MO enrolls 795 students and has a safety score of 144.65 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #3049 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 68 in 2022 to 99 in 2023.
What this means for you
Cox College's 144.65 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Cox 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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