Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
West Plains, MO · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Missouri State University-West Plains
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 1,726-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #311
- Rank of 3,050
- #10
- MO rank
- 1,726
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Missouri State University-West Plains reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #311 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #311
- 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
Missouri State University-West Plains was unchanged from 0 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 changesMissouri State University-West Plains is a Public institution located in West Plains, MO, enrolling approximately 1,726 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MO, it ranks #10 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,726 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 Missouri State University-West Plains is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MO averaging 1.16 incidents per 1,000 students, Missouri State University-West Plains 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 27 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
#311
Top 500 nationally
State Rank (MO)
#10
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Missouri State University-West Plains percentile rank 89.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #311 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Missouri State University-West Plains reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $5,936
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $8,106
- Avg Net Price
- $9,750
- Median Debt
- $10,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 29%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $30,926
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $36,922
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 58%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyMissouri State University-West Plains: 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 | 0 | 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
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Missouri State University-West Plains 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).
MO
Missouri State University-West Plains
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
OR
Linfield University
4.63 incidents / 1,000 students
GA
South Georgia Technical College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Linfield University
Mcminnville, OR · 1,726 enrolled
Safety Score 4.63
South Georgia Technical College
Americus, GA · 1,725 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX · 1,725 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN · 1,727 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
William Woods University
Fulton, MO · 1,729 enrolled
Safety Score 1.16
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Missouri State University-West Plains nationally (rank #311), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Missouri State University-West Plains safe?
Missouri State University-West Plains has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #311 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at Missouri State University-West Plains?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Missouri State University-West Plains compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MO.
Does Missouri State University-West Plains have fire safety data?
Yes. Missouri State University-West Plains 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 Missouri State University-West Plains's Safety Profile
Missouri State University-West Plains in West Plains, MO enrolls 1,726 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #311 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 remained at 0 from 2022 to 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
Missouri State University-West Plains'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 Missouri State University-West Plains 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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