Tonkawa, OK · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Northern Oklahoma 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 3,083-student campus.

21.08
Incidents / 1k students
#3,015
Rank of 3,050
#54
OK rank
3,083
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Northern Oklahoma College reports 21.08 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #3,015 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 100% of ranked campuses its size.

21.08
incidents / 1,000 students
#3,015
of 3,050 ranked nationally
100%
report fewer incidents than this campus
48
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

Northern Oklahoma College increased from 46 to 48 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

Northern Oklahoma College is a Public institution located in Tonkawa, OK, enrolling approximately 3,083 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 134 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OK, it ranks #54 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,083 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 Northern Oklahoma College is "Burglary" with 57 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OK averaging 2.67 incidents per 1,000 students, Northern Oklahoma College reports 691% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 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.

Northern Oklahoma College's safety score of 21.08 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 1.1% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is higher than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. As our methodology explains, a higher reported rate can reflect a more active reporting culture rather than a more dangerous campus, and does not by itself indicate the actual likelihood of experiencing a crime.

Safety Score

21.08 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#3015

See peer comparison

State Rank (OK)

#54

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

48

across 11 crime categories

Where Northern Oklahoma College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

21 safer than 0% 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%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Below this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Northern Oklahoma College percentile rank 1.1%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #3015 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Northern Oklahoma College reports 691% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$5,083
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,202
Avg Net Price
$5,625
Median Debt
$11,000
Pell Grant Recipients
34%
How does this cost rank in OK? →

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$32,607
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,566
Loan Repayment (3yr)
61%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Northern Oklahoma College: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 20% (40 → 48 incidents)

35404550 202120222023 40 48 ▲ +20.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 502
Arson 000
Burglary 241815
Fondling 4124
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 104
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 141615
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 2 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

27 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
27 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 9 32
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 18 221
Liquor 2023 0 4
Liquor 2023 0 5
Weapons 2023 4 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 4 14
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 17 251
Liquor 2022 0 22
Liquor 2022 0 5
Weapons 2022 5 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 12 30
Drugs 2021 0 0

Northern Oklahoma 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).

Selected

OK

Northern Oklahoma College

21.08 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#3,015
Enrollment
3,083
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Northern Oklahoma College nationally (rank #3015), regardless of size or state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northern Oklahoma College safe?
Northern Oklahoma College has a safety score of 21.08 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #3,015 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Northern Oklahoma College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Northern Oklahoma College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OK.
Does Northern Oklahoma College have fire safety data?
Yes. Northern Oklahoma College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Northern Oklahoma College's Safety Profile

Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa, OK enrolls 3,083 students and has a safety score of 21.08 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #3015 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 46 in 2022 to 48 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Northern Oklahoma College's 21.08 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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