Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Houghton, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Houghton 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 1,014-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #372
- Rank of 3,050
- #20
- NY rank
- 1,014
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Houghton University reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #372 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #372
- 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
Houghton University decreased from 2 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 changesHoughton University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Houghton, NY, enrolling approximately 1,014 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 2 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #20 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,014 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 Houghton University is "Fondling" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 0.79 incidents per 1,000 students, Houghton University reports 100% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 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.
National Rank
#372
Top 500 nationally
State Rank (NY)
#20
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Houghton University percentile rank 87.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #372 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Houghton University reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $18,430
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $18,430
- Avg Net Price
- $20,519
- Median Debt
- $25,250
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 28%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 89%
- SAT Average
- 1284
- SAT Math Range
- 570–680
- ACT Average
- 26
- ACT Range
- 26–31
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 65%
- Retention Rate
- 84%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $36,376
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $46,721
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 84%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyHoughton University: on-campus incidents by year
Stable
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 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 | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 13 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 11 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 8 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Houghton 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).
NY
Houghton University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
OH
Lourdes University
2.96 incidents / 1,000 students
AR
Ozarka College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Lourdes University
Sylvania, OH · 1,014 enrolled
Safety Score 2.96
Ozarka College
Melbourne, AR · 1,013 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Halifax Community College
Weldon, NC · 1,013 enrolled
Safety Score 0.99
Clinton Community College
Plattsburgh, NY · 1,015 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas
Barranquitas, PR · 1,012 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Houghton University nationally (rank #372), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houghton University safe?
Houghton University has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #372 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at Houghton University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Houghton University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does Houghton University have fire safety data?
Yes. Houghton University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Houghton University's Safety Profile
Houghton University in Houghton, NY enrolls 1,014 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #372 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.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 2 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Houghton University's 0.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Houghton 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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