Great Falls, MT · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Great Falls College Montana State 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 1,318-student campus.

0.76
Incidents / 1k students
#1,468
Rank of 3,050
#5
MT rank
1,318
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Great Falls College Montana State University reports 0.76 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,468 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

0.76
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,468
of 3,050 ranked nationally
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

No change

Great Falls College Montana State University was unchanged from 0 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 changes

Great Falls College Montana State University is a Public institution located in Great Falls, MT, enrolling approximately 1,318 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MT, it ranks #5 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,318 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 Great Falls College Montana State University is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MT averaging 3.19 incidents per 1,000 students, Great Falls College Montana State University reports 76% 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 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

0.76 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1468

Above-average safety

State Rank (MT)

#5

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

0

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Great Falls College Montana State University percentile rank 51.9%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1468 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Great Falls College Montana State University reports 76% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$4,028
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,911
Avg Net Price
$12,468
Pell Grant Recipients
31%
How does this cost rank in MT? →

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$35,625
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,034

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Great Falls College Montana State University: on-campus incidents by year

Stable

0 202120222023 0 0 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

Great Falls College Montana State 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

MT

Great Falls College Montana State University

0.76 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,468
Enrollment
1,318
Data year
2023

AL

Oakwood University

9.86 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,886
Enrollment
1,319
Data year
2023

WI

Marian University

1.52 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,819
Enrollment
1,319
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL · 1,319 enrolled
Safety Score 9.86
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI · 1,319 enrolled
Safety Score 1.52
Chamberlain University-New Jersey
North Brunswick, NJ · 1,316 enrolled
Safety Score 0.76
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA · 1,315 enrolled
Safety Score 2.28
Mount Marty University
Yankton, SD · 1,314 enrolled
Safety Score 1.52

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Great Falls College Montana State University nationally (rank #1468), regardless of size or state.

West Coast University-Ontario
Ontario, CA
National Rank #1467
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA
National Rank #1469
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Greensburg, PA
National Rank #1466
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
National Rank #1470
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA
National Rank #1465

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Great Falls College Montana State University safe?
Great Falls College Montana State University has a safety score of 0.76 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,468 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Great Falls College Montana State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Great Falls College Montana State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MT.
Does Great Falls College Montana State 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 Great Falls College Montana State University's Safety Profile

Great Falls College Montana State University in Great Falls, MT enrolls 1,318 students and has a safety score of 0.76 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1468 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.

What this means for you

Great Falls College Montana State University's 0.76 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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