North Adams, MA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

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 933-student campus.

10.72
Incidents / 1k students
#2,910
Rank of 3,050
#81
MA rank
933
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts reports 10.72 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,910 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

10.72
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,910
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

-2 reported incidents

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts decreased from 5 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 changes

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is a Public institution located in North Adams, MA, enrolling approximately 933 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 12 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MA, it ranks #81 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 933 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 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is "Fondling" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MA averaging 0.86 incidents per 1,000 students, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts reports 1148% more 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.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's safety score of 10.72 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 4.6% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is higher than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. As our methodology explains, a higher reported rate can reflect a more active reporting culture rather than a more dangerous campus, and does not by itself indicate the actual likelihood of experiencing a crime.

Safety Score

10.72 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2910

See peer comparison

State Rank (MA)

#81

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

3

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts percentile rank 4.6%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2910 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts reports 1148% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$12,436
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,381
Avg Net Price
$16,068
Median Debt
$23,750
Pell Grant Recipients
41%
How does this cost rank in MA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
90%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
52%
Retention Rate
76%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$36,803
Median Earnings (10yr)
$48,102
Loan Repayment (3yr)
69%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 25% (4 → 3 incidents)

23456 202120222023 4 3 ▼ -25.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 010
Arson 000
Burglary 001
Fondling 122
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 221
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

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
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 2
Liquor 2023 0 22
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 5
Liquor 2022 0 5
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 10
Liquor 2021 0 6
Weapons 2021 0 0

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 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

MA

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

10.72 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,910
Enrollment
933
Data year
2023

NC

Montreat College

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#426
Enrollment
932
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts nationally (rank #2910), regardless of size or state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts safe?
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has a safety score of 10.72 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,910 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MA.
Does Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts have fire safety data?
Yes. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 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 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's Safety Profile

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, MA enrolls 933 students and has a safety score of 10.72 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2910 nationally. 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 decreased from 5 in 2022 to 3 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

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's 10.72 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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