Standish, ME · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

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 1,463-student campus.

4.78
Incidents / 1k students
#2,556
Rank of 3,050
#19
ME rank
1,463
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Saint Joseph's College of Maine reports 4.78 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,556 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

4.78
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,556
of 3,050 ranked nationally
3
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

Saint Joseph's College of Maine decreased from 4 to 3 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

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Standish, ME, enrolling approximately 1,463 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 11 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within ME, it ranks #19 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,463 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine is "Rape" with 11 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in ME averaging 1.78 incidents per 1,000 students, Saint Joseph's College of Maine reports 169% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. 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

4.78 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2556

See peer comparison

State Rank (ME)

#19

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

3

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Saint Joseph's College of Maine percentile rank 16.2%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2556 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Saint Joseph's College of Maine reports 169% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$44,420
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,420
Avg Net Price
$27,555
Median Debt
$27,000
Pell Grant Recipients
24%
How does this cost rank in ME? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
84%
SAT Average
1040
SAT Math Range
460–560

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
67%
Retention Rate
75%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$52,884
Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,045
Loan Repayment (3yr)
83%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Saint Joseph's College of Maine: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 25% (4 → 3 incidents)

2.533.544.5 202120222023 4 3 ▼ -25.0%
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 344
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

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 7
Liquor 2021 0 67
Weapons 2021 0 0

Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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

ME

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

4.78 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,556
Enrollment
1,463
Data year
2023

IA

Luther College

8.89 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,848
Enrollment
1,463
Data year
2023

KY

Georgetown College

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#211
Enrollment
1,463
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Luther College
Decorah, IA · 1,463 enrolled
Safety Score 8.89
Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY · 1,463 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Kent State University at Salem
Salem, OH · 1,463 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott, KS · 1,464 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Lively Technical College
Tallahassee, FL · 1,461 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Saint Joseph's College of Maine nationally (rank #2556), regardless of size or state.

Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT
National Rank #2555
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Alfred, NY
National Rank #2557
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL
National Rank #2554
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA
National Rank #2558
Barton College
Wilson, NC
National Rank #2553

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint Joseph's College of Maine safe?
Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a safety score of 4.78 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,556 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Saint Joseph's College of Maine compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in ME.
Does Saint Joseph's College of Maine have fire safety data?
Yes. Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine's Safety Profile

Saint Joseph's College of Maine in Standish, ME enrolls 1,463 students and has a safety score of 4.78 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2556 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 4 in 2022 to 3 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

Saint Joseph's College of Maine's 4.78 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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