Bloomington, MN · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Northwestern Health Sciences University

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 1,032-student campus.

0.00
Incidents / 1k students
#289
Rank of 3,050
#12
MN rank
1,032
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Northwestern Health Sciences University reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #289 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

0.00
incidents / 1,000 students
#289
of 3,050 ranked nationally
0
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

No change

Northwestern Health Sciences University was unchanged from 0 to 0 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

Northwestern Health Sciences University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Bloomington, MN, enrolling approximately 1,032 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MN, it ranks #12 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,032 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 Northwestern Health Sciences University is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MN averaging 5.05 incidents per 1,000 students, Northwestern Health Sciences University reports 100% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 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

0.00 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#289

Top 500 nationally

State Rank (MN)

#12

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

0

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Northwestern Health Sciences University percentile rank 90.5%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #289 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Northwestern Health Sciences University reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$12,015
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,015
Avg Net Price
$35,887
Median Debt
$7,500
Pell Grant Recipients
28%
How does this cost rank in MN? →

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$43,760
Median Earnings (10yr)
$48,666
Loan Repayment (3yr)
60%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Northwestern Health Sciences University: on-campus incidents by year

Stable

0 202120222023 0 0 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

Northwestern Health Sciences University 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

MN

Northwestern Health Sciences University

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#289
Enrollment
1,032
Data year
2023

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Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Northwestern Health Sciences University nationally (rank #289), regardless of size or state.

Northland Community and Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN
National Rank #288
Pine Technical & Community College
Pine City, MN
National Rank #290
Herzing University-Minneapolis
St. Louis Park, MN
National Rank #287
Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN
National Rank #291
South Central College
North Mankato, MN
National Rank #286

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northwestern Health Sciences University safe?
Northwestern Health Sciences University has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #289 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at Northwestern Health Sciences University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Northwestern Health Sciences University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MN.
Does Northwestern Health Sciences University have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.

Understanding Northwestern Health Sciences University's Safety Profile

Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN enrolls 1,032 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #289 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.

What this means for you

Northwestern Health Sciences University's 0.00 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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