Safety Score
5.55 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Westminster, MD · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
McDaniel 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 2,882-student campus.
- 5.55
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,635
- Rank of 3,050
- #38
- MD rank
- 2,882
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
McDaniel College reports 5.55 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,635 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 88% of ranked campuses its size.
- 5.55
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,635
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 88%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 7
- 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
McDaniel College decreased from 15 to 7 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 changesMcDaniel College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Westminster, MD, enrolling approximately 2,882 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 38 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MD, it ranks #38 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,882 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 McDaniel College is "Rape" with 21 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MD averaging 5.21 incidents per 1,000 students, McDaniel College reports 7% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 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
#2635
See peer comparison
State Rank (MD)
#38
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
7
across 11 crime categories
Where McDaniel College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
6 safer than 12% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
McDaniel College percentile rank 13.6%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2635 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
McDaniel College reports 7% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $52,081
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $52,081
- Avg Net Price
- $21,916
- Median Debt
- $25,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 36%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 78%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 64%
- Retention Rate
- 76%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $47,879
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $60,663
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 83%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyMcDaniel College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 56% (16 → 7 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 4 | 9 | 8 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 62 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 51 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 1 | 28 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
McDaniel 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).
MD
McDaniel College
5.55 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Wayne Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
NH
Rivier University
1.74 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC · 2,883 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Rivier University
Nashua, NH · 2,879 enrolled
Safety Score 1.74
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR · 2,877 enrolled
Safety Score 22.25
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH · 2,890 enrolled
Safety Score 1.38
Indiana University-Kokomo
Kokomo, IN · 2,892 enrolled
Safety Score 0.69
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest McDaniel College nationally (rank #2635), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is McDaniel College safe?
McDaniel College has a safety score of 5.55 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,635 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at McDaniel College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does McDaniel College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MD.
Does McDaniel College have fire safety data?
Yes. McDaniel 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 McDaniel College's Safety Profile
McDaniel College in Westminster, MD enrolls 2,882 students and has a safety score of 5.55 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2635 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 15 in 2022 to 7 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
McDaniel College's 5.55 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh McDaniel 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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