Pottsville, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing

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 55-student campus.

309.09
Incidents / 1k students
55
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing reports 309.09 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students.

309.09
incidents / 1,000 students
17
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

+3 reported incidents

Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing increased from 14 to 17 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

Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Pottsville, PA, enrolling approximately 55 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 45 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 55 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 Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing is "Aggravated Assault" with 37 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 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

309.09 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

-

See peer comparison

State Rank (PA)

-

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

17

across 11 crime categories

Academic & Financial Profile

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$62,865
Median Earnings (10yr)
$86,138

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 21% (14 → 17 incidents)

131415161718 202120222023 14 17 ▲ +21.4%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 17812
Arson 000
Burglary 050
Fondling 012
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 1 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 2 0
Liquor 2021 1 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing 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

PA

Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing

309.09 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
Unranked
Enrollment
55
Data year
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing safe?
Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing has a safety score of 309.09 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students). With 55 enrolled students, it falls below the 500-student threshold this survey uses for national ranking, so no national rank is assigned. Compare this with peer institutions of similar size for context.
What crimes are reported at Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing 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 Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing's Safety Profile

Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing in Pottsville, PA enrolls 55 students and has a safety score of 309.09 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students . 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 14 in 2022 to 17 in 2023.

What this means for you

Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing's 309.09 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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