MT Public 2-year Clery Act 2026 data

Helena College University of Montana — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics

HELENA, MT · 1,485 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 2 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 0.00 per 1,000 students · national rank #317.

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 1,485 enrolled

Categories31%22%9%18%20%Criminal offensesVAWAHate crimesArrestsDisciplinary refs
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 1,485 enrolled

Helena College University of Montana is a Public institution located in HELENA, MT, enrolling approximately 1,485 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 2 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #317 nationally and #3 within MT.

Helena College University of Montana reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 2 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #317 and #3 within MT out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 1,485 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 Helena College University of Montana is "burglary" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is declining — moving from 1 in 2021 to 0 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MT averaging 1.75 incidents per 1,000 students, Helena College University of Montana 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 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 scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.

Safety Score

0.00 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#317

Top 500 nationally

State Rank (MT)

#3

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

0

across 11 crime categories

Safety Percentile

Helena College University of Montana percentile rank 94.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #317 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Helena College University of Montana reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$4,146
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,318
Avg Net Price
$11,593
Median Debt
$14,580
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$37,317
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,738
Loan Repayment (3yr)
100900%

Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only
Crime Type 2023 (On-Campus)2022 (On-Campus)2021 (On-Campus)
aggravated_assault 000
arson 000
burglary 011
fondling 000
incest 000
motor_vehicle_theft 000
murder 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

Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records

Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Disciplinary Actions
drugs 2023 0 0
liquor 2023 0 1
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

Helena College University of Montana vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.

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MT

Helena College University of Montana

0.00% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$1,485
Brackets
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helena College University of Montana safe?
Helena College University of Montana has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #317 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at Helena College University of Montana?
Helena College University of Montana reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Helena College University of Montana?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Helena College University of Montana compare to similar schools?
Helena College University of Montana is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within MT. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does Helena College University of Montana 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 Helena College University of Montana's Safety Profile

Helena College University of Montana in HELENA, MT enrolls 1,485 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #317 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.

Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents decreased from 1 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.

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