Rolla, MO · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Missouri University of Science and Technology

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 7,156-student campus.

3.63
Incidents / 1k students
#2,398
Rank of 3,050
#48
MO rank
7,156
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Missouri University of Science and Technology reports 3.63 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,398 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 79% of ranked campuses its size.

3.63
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,398
of 3,050 ranked nationally
79%
report fewer incidents than this campus
16
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

Missouri University of Science and Technology increased from 14 to 16 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

Missouri University of Science and Technology is a Public institution located in Rolla, MO, enrolling approximately 7,156 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 34 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MO, it ranks #48 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 7,156 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Missouri University of Science and Technology is "Burglary" with 9 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MO averaging 2.14 incidents per 1,000 students, Missouri University of Science and Technology reports 69% 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.

Safety Score

3.63 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2398

See peer comparison

State Rank (MO)

#48

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

16

across 11 crime categories

Where Missouri University of Science and Technology sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

4 safer than 21% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). This entry sits in this band. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Missouri University of Science and Technology percentile rank 21.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2398 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Missouri University of Science and Technology reports 69% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$14,984
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,248
Avg Net Price
$16,298
Median Debt
$23,250
Pell Grant Recipients
23%
How does this cost rank in MO? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
73%
SAT Average
1317
SAT Math Range
610–730
ACT Average
29
ACT Range
25–31

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
87%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$69,295
Median Earnings (10yr)
$82,957
Loan Repayment (3yr)
94%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Missouri University of Science and Technology: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 300% (4 → 16 incidents)

05101520 202120222023 4 16 ▲ +300.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 321
Arson 100
Burglary 270
Fondling 441
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 402
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 210
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 1 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

18 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
18 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 2 1
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 35
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 4 17
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 1 40
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 1 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 5 2
Liquor 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 4 37
Weapons 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 1

Missouri University of Science and Technology 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

MO

Missouri University of Science and Technology

3.63 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,398
Enrollment
7,156
Data year
2023

WA

Clark College

1.40 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,767
Enrollment
7,149
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Clark College
Vancouver, WA · 7,149 enrolled
Safety Score 1.40
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
Blue Ash, OH · 7,166 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Seattle University
Seattle, WA · 7,182 enrolled
Safety Score 4.87
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport, IA · 7,128 enrolled
Safety Score 0.14
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI · 7,197 enrolled
Safety Score 4.31

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Missouri University of Science and Technology nationally (rank #2398), regardless of size or state.

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
National Rank #2397
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO
National Rank #2399
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI
National Rank #2396
Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA
National Rank #2400
Alice Lloyd College
Pippa Passes, KY
National Rank #2395

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Missouri University of Science and Technology safe?
Missouri University of Science and Technology has a safety score of 3.63 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,398 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Missouri University of Science and Technology?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Missouri University of Science and Technology compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MO.
Does Missouri University of Science and Technology have fire safety data?
Yes. Missouri University of Science and Technology 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology's Safety Profile

Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, MO enrolls 7,156 students and has a safety score of 3.63 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2398 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 14 in 2022 to 16 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Missouri University of Science and Technology's 3.63 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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