Saint Joseph, MO · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Missouri Western State University

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 3,817-student campus.

3.14
Incidents / 1k students
#2,295
Rank of 3,050
#46
MO rank
3,817
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Missouri Western State University reports 3.14 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,295 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 76% of ranked campuses its size.

3.14
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,295
of 3,050 ranked nationally
76%
report fewer incidents than this campus
6
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

-4 reported incidents

Missouri Western State University decreased from 10 to 6 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 Western State University is a Public institution located in Saint Joseph, MO, enrolling approximately 3,817 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 22 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MO, it ranks #46 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,817 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 Western State University is "Rape" with 12 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MO averaging 1.57 incidents per 1,000 students, Missouri Western State University reports 100% 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.

Safety Score

3.14 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2295

See peer comparison

State Rank (MO)

#46

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

6

across 11 crime categories

Where Missouri Western State University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

3 safer than 24% 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 Western State University percentile rank 24.8%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2295 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Missouri Western State University reports 100% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$10,306
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,866
Avg Net Price
$13,251
Median Debt
$19,968
Pell Grant Recipients
28%
How does this cost rank in MO? →

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
39%
Retention Rate
54%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$37,499
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,647
Loan Repayment (3yr)
71%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Missouri Western State University: on-campus incidents by year

Stable 0% (6 → 6 incidents)

4681012 202120222023 6 6 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 410
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 041
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 255
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 21
Liquor 2023 2 18
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 2 55
Liquor 2022 1 3
Weapons 2022 1 0
Drugs 2021 4 52
Liquor 2021 1 14
Weapons 2021 0 0

Missouri Western State University 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 Western State University

3.14 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,295
Enrollment
3,817
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA · 3,817 enrolled
Safety Score 3.41
University of St Thomas
Houston, TX · 3,813 enrolled
Safety Score 1.84
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC · 3,824 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA · 3,808 enrolled
Safety Score 1.05
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN · 3,831 enrolled
Safety Score 1.57

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Missouri Western State University nationally (rank #2295), regardless of size or state.

Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Fergus Falls, MN
National Rank #2294
Wiley University
Marshall, TX
National Rank #2296
Brescia University
Owensboro, KY
National Rank #2293
Chamberlain University-Georgia
Sandy Springs, GA
National Rank #2297
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY
National Rank #2292

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Missouri Western State University safe?
Missouri Western State University has a safety score of 3.14 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,295 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Missouri Western State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Missouri Western State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MO.
Does Missouri Western State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Missouri Western State University 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 Western State University's Safety Profile

Missouri Western State University in Saint Joseph, MO enrolls 3,817 students and has a safety score of 3.14 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2295 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 10 in 2022 to 6 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

Missouri Western State University's 3.14 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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