Safety Score
3.49 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
New Ulm, MN · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Martin Luther College
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 860-student campus.
- 3.49
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,376
- Rank of 3,050
- #54
- MN rank
- 860
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Martin Luther College reports 3.49 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,376 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 3.49
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,376
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 3
- 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
Martin Luther College increased from 0 to 3 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 changesMartin Luther College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in New Ulm, MN, enrolling approximately 860 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 6 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MN, it ranks #54 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 860 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 Martin Luther College is "Fondling" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MN averaging 3.49 incidents per 1,000 students, Martin Luther College reports 0% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 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
#2376
See peer comparison
State Rank (MN)
#54
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Martin Luther College percentile rank 22.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2376 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Martin Luther College reports 0% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $18,120
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $18,120
- Avg Net Price
- $18,463
- Median Debt
- $20,177
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 27%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 87%
- SAT Average
- 1090
- ACT Average
- 24
- ACT Range
- 21–28
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 71%
- Retention Rate
- 85%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $40,760
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $47,491
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 95%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyMartin Luther College: on-campus incidents by year
Stable 0% (3 → 3 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fondling | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 26 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 42 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 44 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Martin Luther College 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).
MN
Martin Luther College
3.49 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Whittier College
17.46 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Mayland Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Whittier College
Whittier, CA · 859 enrolled
Safety Score 17.46
Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine, NC · 863 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA · 854 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
The College of the Florida Keys
Key West, FL · 854 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
Ranchos De Taos, NM · 854 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Martin Luther College nationally (rank #2376), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Martin Luther College safe?
Martin Luther College has a safety score of 3.49 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,376 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Martin Luther College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Martin Luther College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MN.
Does Martin Luther College have fire safety data?
Yes. Martin Luther College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Martin Luther College's Safety Profile
Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN enrolls 860 students and has a safety score of 3.49 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2376 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Martin Luther College's 3.49 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Martin Luther College 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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