Safety Score
0.35 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Henniker, NH · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
New England 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 2,856-student campus.
- 0.35
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,200
- Rank of 3,050
- #10
- NH rank
- 2,856
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
New England College reports 0.35 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,200 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 69% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.35
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,200
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 69%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 1
- 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
New England College was unchanged from 1 to 1 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 changesNew England College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Henniker, NH, enrolling approximately 2,856 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 3 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NH, it ranks #10 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,856 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 New England College is "Rape" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NH averaging 2.80 incidents per 1,000 students, New England College reports 87% 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 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
#1200
Above-average safety
State Rank (NH)
#10
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Where New England College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 69% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
New England College percentile rank 60.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1200 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
New England College reports 87% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $41,938
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $41,938
- Avg Net Price
- $26,972
- Median Debt
- $26,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 36%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 92%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 33%
- Retention Rate
- 61%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $31,050
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $42,092
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 68%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyNew England College: on-campus incidents by year
Stable 0% (1 → 1 incidents)
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 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
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 73 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 86 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 16 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 10 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 2 | 24 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
New England 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).
NH
New England College
0.35 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
North Central College
5.95 incidents / 1,000 students
KY
Sullivan University
0.35 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
North Central College
Naperville, IL · 2,856 enrolled
Safety Score 5.95
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY · 2,855 enrolled
Safety Score 0.35
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN · 2,855 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT · 2,857 enrolled
Safety Score 7.70
Craven Community College
New Bern, NC · 2,851 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest New England College nationally (rank #1200), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New England College safe?
New England College has a safety score of 0.35 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,200 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at New England College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does New England College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NH.
Does New England College have fire safety data?
Yes. New England College 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 New England College's Safety Profile
New England College in Henniker, NH enrolls 2,856 students and has a safety score of 0.35 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1200 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 1 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
New England College's 0.35 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh New England 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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