Sheridan, WY · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Northern Wyoming Community College District

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 3,298-student campus.

1.21
Incidents / 1k students
#1,703
Rank of 3,050
#4
WY rank
3,298
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Northern Wyoming Community College District reports 1.21 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,703 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 52% of ranked campuses its size.

1.21
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,703
of 3,050 ranked nationally
52%
report fewer incidents than this campus
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

-1 reported incidents

Northern Wyoming Community College District decreased from 2 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 changes

Northern Wyoming Community College District is a Public institution located in Sheridan, WY, enrolling approximately 3,298 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 6 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WY, it ranks #4 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,298 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 Wyoming Community College District is "Rape" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WY averaging 3.45 incidents per 1,000 students, Northern Wyoming Community College District reports 65% 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.

Safety Score

1.21 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1703

See peer comparison

State Rank (WY)

#4

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

1

across 11 crime categories

Where Northern Wyoming Community College District sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

1 safer than 48% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 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

Northern Wyoming Community College District percentile rank 44.2%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1703 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Northern Wyoming Community College District reports 65% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$4,830
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,130
Avg Net Price
$9,346
Median Debt
$8,622
Pell Grant Recipients
18%
How does this cost rank in WY? →

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$36,014
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,477
Loan Repayment (3yr)
78%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Northern Wyoming Community College District: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 67% (3 → 1 incidents)

01234 202120222023 3 1 ▼ -66.7%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 001
Fondling 002
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 120
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

18 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
18 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 1 1
Liquor 2023 2 10
Liquor 2023 3 76
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 5 0
Liquor 2022 2 9
Liquor 2022 5 27
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 2 0
Drugs 2021 0 3
Liquor 2021 0 4
Liquor 2021 14 11
Weapons 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

Northern Wyoming Community College District 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

WY

Northern Wyoming Community College District

1.21 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,703
Enrollment
3,298
Data year
2023

PA

Point Park University

0.61 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,384
Enrollment
3,299
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA · 3,299 enrolled
Safety Score 0.61
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla
Aguadilla, PR · 3,295 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV · 3,307 enrolled
Safety Score 2.42
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH · 3,308 enrolled
Safety Score 1.51
Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX · 3,309 enrolled
Safety Score 12.69

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Northern Wyoming Community College District nationally (rank #1703), regardless of size or state.

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA
National Rank #1702
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO
National Rank #1704
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA
National Rank #1701
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY
National Rank #1705
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
National Rank #1700

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northern Wyoming Community College District safe?
Northern Wyoming Community College District has a safety score of 1.21 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,703 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Northern Wyoming Community College District?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Northern Wyoming Community College District compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WY.
Does Northern Wyoming Community College District have fire safety data?
Yes. Northern Wyoming Community College District 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 Northern Wyoming Community College District's Safety Profile

Northern Wyoming Community College District in Sheridan, WY enrolls 3,298 students and has a safety score of 1.21 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1703 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 2 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

Northern Wyoming Community College District's 1.21 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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