OH
Northwest State Community College
0.24 incidents / 1,000 students
Archbold, OH · Clery Act 2024 · Public
Northwest State Community College
Northwest State Community College reported zero incidents in the Clery Criminal Offenses section for 2022–2024. Other Clery tables can still contain reports, and zero here does not mean no risk.
- 0.24
- Incidents / 1k students
- #152
- Rank of 2,072
- #54
- OH rank
- 4,082
- Enrolled students
0.24 reported score-category incidents per 1,000 students
Northwest State Community College reported zero 2024 Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents in the score categories (0.00 per 1,000). Zero in those categories is not a safety proof, other Clery tables and unreported harm can still exist, and zero-report campuses are left unranked against each other.
Data source U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey
- incidents / 1,000 students
- 0.24
- of 2,072 ranked nationally
- #152
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 93%
- Criminal Offenses, 2024
- 0
Source: U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey
Data updated August 2026
Clery Act plate
Sheet 204440 · Northwest State Community College 0.24/1k score rate · #152/2,072
RATE-QUIET · RANK-TOP · ST-MID · PEER-FINISH · ZERO-NONE · TREND-FLAT · CAT-NONE · ENR-SMALL · FIRE-NONE
- RATE-QUIET 0.24/1k
- RANK-TOP #152/2,072
- ST-MID #54 in state
- PEER-FINISH Howard College · ±0.00
- ZERO-NONE Scored
- TREND-FLAT Flat
- CAT-NONE No incidents
- ENR-SMALL 4,082
- FIRE-NONE No res filing
Nearest enrollment peer: Howard College (-0.00/1k)
Northwest State Community College sheet RATE-QUIET · RANK-TOP · ST-MID · PEER-FINISH · ZERO-NONE · TREND-FLAT · CAT-NONE · ENR-SMALL · FIRE-NONE · peer Howard College. Codes from this campus OPE filing: score-category rate, national/state rank, named enrollment peer, zero posture, Criminal Offenses trend, lead category, enrollment band, fire filing. Not a moving recommendation.
Clery plate RATE-QUIET · RANK-TOP · ST-MID · PEER-FINISH · ZERO-NONE · TREND-FLAT · CAT-NONE · ENR-SMALL · FIRE-NONE. Nearest similar-enrollment peer is Howard College (-0.00/1k). National rank #152 of 2,072 scored campuses. Instrument codes from this campus OPE sheet; compare similarly sized peers before treating any single rate as decisive.
Northwest State Community College reported zero 2024 Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents in the score categories (0.00 per 1,000). Zero in those categories is not a safety proof, other Clery tables and unreported harm can still exist, and zero-report campuses are left unranked against each other.
Peer-rate neighbourhood around Northwest State Community
Lowest/highest enrollment peers plus campuses nearest Northwest on score-category rate. Full ladder: /rankings/safest-campuses.
- Lake Superior College · lowest peer 0
Lake Superior College — lowest peer
0 per 1,000 students
- Northwest State Community College · this campus 0.24
Northwest State Community College — this campus
0.24 per 1,000 students
- Howard College · near 0.24
Howard College — near
0.24 per 1,000 students
- Bemidji State University · near 1.23
Bemidji State University — near
1.23 per 1,000 students
- Alabama State University · highest peer
Alabama State University — highest peer
5.15 per 1,000 students
What this shows Neighbourhood of similar-enrollment peers around Northwest State Community College's 0.24/1k rate, not a full-corpus distribution reprint.
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2024
Northwest State Community College was unchanged from 0 to 0 reported on-campus incidents between the 2023 and 2024 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 changesSignature insight · size does not equal danger
Campus size vs reported safety rate
Among 37 OH 2-year peers in this comparison, Northwest State Community College is larger than 92% and safer-reporting than 11% - the larger, higher-reporting quadrant. Axes are within-sample percentiles so outliers share the same frame; a higher safety percentile means a lower Clery incidents-per-1,000 rate.
Read the chart as text
- Point 1: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 89, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 2: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 94, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 3: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 97, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 4: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 86, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 5: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 83, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 8
- Point 6: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 81, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 7: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 78, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 8: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 75, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 6
- Point 9: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 72, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 10: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 69, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 11: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 67, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 12: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 64, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 13: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 61, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 14: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 58, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 15: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 56, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 16: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 53, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 17: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 50, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 18: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 47, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 19: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 44, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 20: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 42, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 0
- Point 21: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 39, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 22: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 36, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 23: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 33, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 24: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 100, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 25: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 31, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 26: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 28, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 27: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 25, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 28: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 22, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 29: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 19, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 30: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 17, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 31: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 14, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 32: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 11, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 33: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 6, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 34: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 6, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 35: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 0, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 36: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 0, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 3
- Northwest State Community …: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 92, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 11
Read the chart as a table
| Campus | Enrollment | Rate / 1k | Size pct | Safety pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Aveda Institute-Strongsville | 121 | 0.00 | 0 | 14 |
| Ohio Institute of Allied Health | 121 | 8.26 | 0 | 3 |
| Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Boardman | 129 | 0.00 | 6 | 14 |
| Ohio Medical Career College | 129 | 0.00 | 6 | 14 |
| Salon Institute-Toledo Campus | 152 | 0.00 | 11 | 14 |
| LaBarberia Institute of Hair | 169 | 0.00 | 14 | 14 |
| Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles | 172 | 0.00 | 17 | 14 |
| ETI Technical College of Niles | 179 | 0.00 | 19 | 14 |
| Remington College-Cleveland Campus | 197 | 0.00 | 22 | 14 |
| Elite School of Cosmetology | 200 | 0.00 | 25 | 14 |
| Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-North Dayton | 210 | 0.00 | 28 | 14 |
| Northwest State Community College (this campus) | 4,082 | 0.24 | 92 | 11 |
Sample of 12 campuses from the plot (sorted by enrollment). Source: U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey + IPEDS enrollment. Rate = on-campus Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 students; lower is safer-reporting, not a personal-risk forecast.
Crime Statistics by Year
Northwest State Community College recorded zero on-campus Criminal Offenses incidents in every Clery category across 2022–2024. Enrollment peer in this dataset: Alabama State University.
Source: US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Zero-filled category grids are omitted when every cell is zero (progressive surface); other Clery tables remain below when present
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
Northwest State Community College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are $2024 Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer in those categories).
AL
Alabama State University
5.15 incidents / 1,000 students
WA
Bates Technical College
1.71 incidents / 1,000 students
Cost context
Where Northwest State Community College sits on price and outcomes
At $13,555, Northwest State Community College's reported average net price is cheaper than 32% among 228 Ohio colleges with a reported figure. The state median is $17,989.
- $13,555
- average net price
- $17,989
- Ohio median
- 3.7×
- six-year earnings to median debt
- $1,738
- reported income-bracket spread
Price barely responds to income at this institution. Families under $30,000 report $13,166 and those above $110,000 report $14,904, a difference of just $1,738. Where the curve is this flat, need-based aid is doing little of the work and the sticker figure is close to what most families actually pay.
Median reported earnings six years after entry are $36,106, roughly 2.7 times a year of net price. That is a workable ratio, though it says nothing about how long the programme takes to finish. Only 46% complete within six years. Most students here do not finish, which is the single most important number on this page for anyone weighing the cost.
Average net price reflects grant and scholarship aid for aided students, not a personal offer. Earnings cover former students who received federal aid; neither measure predicts an individual's outcome.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $4,698
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $9,170
- Avg Net Price
- $13,555
- Median Debt
- $9,750
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 13%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $36,106
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $40,004
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 60%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Similar Institutions
Showing 5 of 1,151 similar institutions by enrollment size.
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL · 4,081 enrolled
Safety Score 5.15
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA · 4,083 enrolled
Safety Score 1.71
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN · 4,074 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN · 4,072 enrolled
Safety Score 1.23
Howard College
Big Spring, TX · 4,101 enrolled
Safety Score 0.24
Closest by National Rank
Northwest State Community College (national rank #152) sits near Ventura College (#153) and Howard College (#151) on the scored national list, nearest by rank, not by size or state.
Nationwide campuses with similar scale or Clery rate
Two Clery-derived peer sets for Northwest State Community College, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not state containment (Similar Institutions and national-rank neighbors above stay enrollment- or rank-based).
Similar enrollment (nationwide)
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA · 4,083 enrolled
Safety score 1.71
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN · 4,074 enrolled
Safety score 0.00
Howard College
Big Spring, TX · 4,101 enrolled
Safety score 0.24
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY · 4,054 enrolled
Safety score 1.48
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ · 4,052 enrolled
Safety score 0.74
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC · 4,115 enrolled
Safety score 0.00
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
Dothan, AL · 4,044 enrolled
Safety score 0.00
Lake Tahoe Community College
South Lake Tahoe, CA · 4,040 enrolled
Safety score 0.00
Similar 2024 Clery rate (nationwide)
Ventura College
Ventura, CA · 12,222 enrolled
Safety score 0.25
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY · 20,123 enrolled
Safety score 0.25
Metropolitan Community College Area
Omaha, NE · 16,642 enrolled
Safety score 0.24
Coalinga College
Coalinga, CA · 4,175 enrolled
Safety score 0.24
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA · 19,920 enrolled
Safety score 0.25
Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC · 3,979 enrolled
Safety score 0.25
Delta College
University Center, MI · 8,397 enrolled
Safety score 0.24
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwest State Community College safe?
Northwest State Community College has a safety score of 0.24 (2024 on-campus Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #152 nationally out of 2,072 ranked institutions - nearest similar-enrollment comparison: Alabama State University (5.15/1k). Same-state same-level set: Hondros College of Nursing (0.00/1k); Lakeland Community College (0.00/1k); Edison State Community College (0.00/1k); Southern State Community College (0.00/1k); Terra State Community College (0.45/1k); Belmont College (0.00/1k); Ross College-Sylvania (0.00/1k); Hocking College (2.69/1k).
What crimes are reported at Northwest State Community College?
None in the Criminal Offenses section. Northwest State Community College reported zero in every category in that section for calendar year 2024. VAWA, arrests, disciplinary referrals, and fire records are separate tables.
How does Northwest State Community College compare to similar schools?
Northwest State Community College reports 85% fewer 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 than Alabama State University. Scored similar-enrollment peers on this page: Alabama State University (5.15/1k); Bates Technical College (1.71/1k); Lake Superior College (0.00/1k); Bemidji State University (1.23/1k); Howard College (0.24/1k). Same-state same-level set: Hondros College of Nursing (0.00/1k); Lakeland Community College (0.00/1k); Edison State Community College (0.00/1k); Southern State Community College (0.00/1k); Terra State Community College (0.45/1k); Belmont College (0.00/1k); Ross College-Sylvania (0.00/1k); Hocking College (2.69/1k).
Does Northwest State Community College have fire safety data?
Northwest State Community College has no on-campus residential fire filing in this Clery release.
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