Safety Score
1.85 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Butte, MT · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Montana Technological 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 1,622-student campus.
- 1.85
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,948
- Rank of 3,050
- #9
- MT rank
- 1,622
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Montana Technological University reports 1.85 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,948 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 1.85
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,948
- 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
Montana Technological University increased from 2 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 changesMontana Technological University is a Public institution located in Butte, MT, enrolling approximately 1,622 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 8 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MT, it ranks #9 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,622 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 Montana Technological University is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 7 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MT averaging 3.58 incidents per 1,000 students, Montana Technological University reports 48% fewer 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
#1948
See peer comparison
State Rank (MT)
#9
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Montana Technological University percentile rank 36.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1948 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Montana Technological University reports 48% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $8,340
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $26,150
- Avg Net Price
- $16,481
- Median Debt
- $18,750
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 24%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 91%
- SAT Average
- 1126
- SAT Math Range
- 530–630
- ACT Average
- 24
- ACT Range
- 19–25
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 58%
- Retention Rate
- 77%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $48,356
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $54,329
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 85%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyMontana Technological University: on-campus incidents by year
Stable 0% (3 → 3 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 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 | 8 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 7 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 9 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Montana Technological 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).
MT
Montana Technological University
1.85 incidents / 1,000 students
MN
Saint Johns University
5.54 incidents / 1,000 students
MO
Missouri Valley College
6.18 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN · 1,624 enrolled
Safety Score 5.54
Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO · 1,619 enrolled
Safety Score 6.18
Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY · 1,619 enrolled
Safety Score 4.32
Zane State College
Zanesville, OH · 1,619 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Touro University Nevada
Henderson, NV · 1,625 enrolled
Safety Score 1.85
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Montana Technological University nationally (rank #1948), regardless of size or state.
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA
National Rank #1947
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
National Rank #1949
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK
National Rank #1946
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, GA
National Rank #1950
Touro University Nevada
Henderson, NV
National Rank #1945
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Montana Technological University safe?
Montana Technological University has a safety score of 1.85 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,948 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Montana Technological University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Montana Technological University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MT.
Does Montana Technological University have fire safety data?
Yes. Montana Technological University 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 Montana Technological University's Safety Profile
Montana Technological University in Butte, MT enrolls 1,622 students and has a safety score of 1.85 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1948 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 2 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Montana Technological University's 1.85 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Montana Technological University 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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