Safety Score
1.57 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Winona, MN · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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 3,831-student campus.
- 1.57
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,840
- Rank of 3,050
- #42
- MN rank
- 3,831
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota reports 1.57 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,840 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 58% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.57
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,840
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 58%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 6
- 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
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota increased from 2 to 6 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 changesSaint Mary's University of Minnesota is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Winona, MN, enrolling approximately 3,831 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 13 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MN, it ranks #42 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 3,831 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 Mary's University of Minnesota is "Rape" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MN averaging 2.09 incidents per 1,000 students, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota reports 25% 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.
National Rank
#1840
See peer comparison
State Rank (MN)
#42
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
6
across 11 crime categories
Where Saint Mary's University of Minnesota sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 42% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota percentile rank 39.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1840 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota reports 25% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $45,080
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $45,080
- Avg Net Price
- $11,704
- Median Debt
- $21,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 25%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 93%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 67%
- Retention Rate
- 75%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $54,549
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $58,170
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 79%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySaint Mary's University of Minnesota: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 20% (5 → 6 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 4 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 22 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 83 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 22 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 29 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 18 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 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).
MN
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
1.57 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Sandhills Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
NH
Plymouth State University
3.91 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC · 3,824 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH · 3,839 enrolled
Safety Score 3.91
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO · 3,840 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO · 3,817 enrolled
Safety Score 3.14
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA · 3,817 enrolled
Safety Score 3.41
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Saint Mary's University of Minnesota nationally (rank #1840), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saint Mary's University of Minnesota safe?
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a safety score of 1.57 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,840 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Saint Mary's University of Minnesota compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MN.
Does Saint Mary's University of Minnesota have fire safety data?
Yes. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 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 Mary's University of Minnesota's Safety Profile
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in Winona, MN enrolls 3,831 students and has a safety score of 1.57 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1840 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 2 in 2022 to 6 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 Mary's University of Minnesota's 1.57 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 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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