Safety Score
3.25 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
KS Private Nonprofit 4-year Clery Act 2026 data
Hesston College — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
HESSTON, KS · 308 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 9 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 3.25 per 1,000 students · national rank #N/A.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 308 enrolled
Hesston College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in HESSTON, KS, enrolling approximately 308 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 9 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 3.25 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #N/A nationally.
Hesston College reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 9 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 3.25 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #N/A out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 308 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 Hesston College is "fondling" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is declining — moving from 2 in 2021 to 0 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in KS averaging 1.95 incidents per 1,000 students, Hesston College reports 67% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 6 reporting years for on-campus residential facilities, logging 10 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 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.
National Rank
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State Rank (KS)
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within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $32,936
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $32,936
- Avg Net Price
- $26,299
- Median Debt
- $12,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 38%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 59%
- Retention Rate
- 78%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $46,707
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $47,495
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 37800%
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| burglary | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| fondling | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| motor_vehicle_theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| negligent_manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| rape | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 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 | Total Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year recordsLiquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| drugs | 2023 | 1 | 6 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 20 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 0 | 4 |
| liquor | 2022 | 0 | 15 |
| weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2021 | 0 | 14 |
| weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Hesston College 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.
KS
Hesston College
3.25% top marginal rate
AL
Marion Military Institute
9.74% top marginal rate
CA
Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad
0.00% top marginal rate
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Safety Score 9.74
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Safety Score 0.00
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MADISON, TN · 308 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
CDE Career Institute
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Milan Institute-Merced
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hesston College safe?
Hesston College has a safety score of 3.25 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #N/A nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Hesston College?
Hesston College 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 Hesston College?
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 Hesston College compare to similar schools?
Hesston College is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within KS. 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 Hesston College have fire safety data?
Yes. Hesston College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Hesston College's Safety Profile
Hesston College in HESSTON, KS enrolls 308 students and has a safety score of 3.25 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students .
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 7 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
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