Safety Score
0.32 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Wahpeton, ND · Clery Act 2023 · Public
North Dakota State College of Science
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 3,140-student campus.
- 0.32
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,177
- Rank of 3,050
- #10
- ND rank
- 3,140
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
North Dakota State College of Science reports 0.32 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,177 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 70% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.32
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,177
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 70%
- 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
North Dakota State College of Science decreased from 4 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 changesNorth Dakota State College of Science is a Public institution located in Wahpeton, ND, enrolling approximately 3,140 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 12 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within ND, it ranks #10 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 3,140 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 North Dakota State College of Science is "Burglary" with 6 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in ND averaging 1.59 incidents per 1,000 students, North Dakota State College of Science reports 80% 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
#1177
Above-average safety
State Rank (ND)
#10
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Where North Dakota State College of Science 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 70% 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
North Dakota State College of Science percentile rank 61.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1177 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
North Dakota State College of Science reports 80% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $5,974
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $6,973
- Avg Net Price
- $11,261
- Median Debt
- $12,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 16%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $48,800
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $50,513
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 83%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyNorth Dakota State College of Science: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 86% (7 → 1 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 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 | 1 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 18 | 131 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 4 | 183 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 93 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
North Dakota State College of Science 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).
ND
North Dakota State College of Science
0.32 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Arcadia University
2.55 incidents / 1,000 students
TN
Dyersburg State Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA · 3,142 enrolled
Safety Score 2.55
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN · 3,143 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
Cumberland, KY · 3,144 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA · 3,134 enrolled
Safety Score 5.11
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI · 3,146 enrolled
Safety Score 0.32
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest North Dakota State College of Science nationally (rank #1177), regardless of size or state.
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Louisville, KY
National Rank #1176
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
National Rank #1178
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI
National Rank #1175
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
National Rank #1179
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA
National Rank #1174
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Dakota State College of Science safe?
North Dakota State College of Science has a safety score of 0.32 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,177 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at North Dakota State College of Science?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does North Dakota State College of Science compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in ND.
Does North Dakota State College of Science have fire safety data?
Yes. North Dakota State College of Science 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 North Dakota State College of Science's Safety Profile
North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, ND enrolls 3,140 students and has a safety score of 0.32 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1177 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 4 in 2022 to 1 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
North Dakota State College of Science's 0.32 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh North Dakota State College of Science 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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