Safety Score
0.52 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Alva, OK · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Northwestern Oklahoma State 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 1,929-student campus.
- 0.52
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,332
- Rank of 3,050
- #24
- OK rank
- 1,929
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Northwestern Oklahoma State University reports 0.52 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,332 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 0.52
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,332
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 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
Northwestern Oklahoma State University increased from 0 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 changesNorthwestern Oklahoma State University is a Public institution located in Alva, OK, enrolling approximately 1,929 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 3 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OK, it ranks #24 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,929 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 Oklahoma State University is "Burglary" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OK averaging 3.11 incidents per 1,000 students, Northwestern Oklahoma State University reports 83% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. 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.
National Rank
#1332
Above-average safety
State Rank (OK)
#24
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Northwestern Oklahoma State University percentile rank 56.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1332 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Northwestern Oklahoma State University reports 83% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $5,970
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $11,664
- Avg Net Price
- $10,104
- Median Debt
- $17,355
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 41%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 65%
- SAT Average
- 1003
- SAT Math Range
- 383–518
- ACT Average
- 20
- ACT Range
- 16–21
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 33%
- Retention Rate
- 65%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $39,997
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $44,358
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 77%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyNorthwestern Oklahoma State University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 50% (2 → 1 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 7 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 30 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 20 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State 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).
OK
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
0.52 incidents / 1,000 students
IA
Dordt University
0.52 incidents / 1,000 students
OH
Bowling Green State University-Firelands
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA · 1,929 enrolled
Safety Score 0.52
Bowling Green State University-Firelands
Huron, OH · 1,928 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
North Arkansas College
Harrison, AR · 1,930 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Friends University
Wichita, KS · 1,927 enrolled
Safety Score 9.34
Wagner College
Staten Island, NY · 1,932 enrolled
Safety Score 5.69
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Northwestern Oklahoma State University nationally (rank #1332), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwestern Oklahoma State University safe?
Northwestern Oklahoma State University has a safety score of 0.52 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,332 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Northwestern Oklahoma State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OK.
Does Northwestern Oklahoma State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Northwestern Oklahoma State University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Northwestern Oklahoma State University's Safety Profile
Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, OK enrolls 1,929 students and has a safety score of 0.52 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1332 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Northwestern Oklahoma State University's 0.52 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Northwestern Oklahoma State University 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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