De Pere, WI · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Saint Norbert College

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 2,165-student campus.

6.93
Incidents / 1k students
#2,743
Rank of 3,050
#49
WI rank
2,165
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Saint Norbert College reports 6.93 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,743 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 92% of ranked campuses its size.

6.93
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,743
of 3,050 ranked nationally
92%
report fewer incidents than this campus
12
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

+3 reported incidents

Saint Norbert College increased from 9 to 12 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 Norbert College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in De Pere, WI, enrolling approximately 2,165 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 37 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WI, it ranks #49 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,165 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 Norbert College is "Rape" with 20 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WI averaging 6.55 incidents per 1,000 students, Saint Norbert College reports 6% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 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.

Safety Score

6.93 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2743

See peer comparison

State Rank (WI)

#49

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

12

across 11 crime categories

Where Saint Norbert College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

7 safer than 8% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Below this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). This entry sits in this band. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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 Norbert College percentile rank 10.1%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2743 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Saint Norbert College reports 6% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$45,580
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,580
Avg Net Price
$26,172
Median Debt
$26,731
Pell Grant Recipients
15%
How does this cost rank in WI? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
86%
SAT Average
1182
SAT Math Range
508–610
ACT Average
27
ACT Range
21–28

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
72%
Retention Rate
84%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$49,775
Median Earnings (10yr)
$58,363

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Saint Norbert College: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 25% (16 → 12 incidents)

5101520 202120222023 16 12 ▼ -25.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 330
Fondling 218
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 758
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 2 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

18 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
18 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 6
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 92
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 8
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 1 73
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 8 13
Liquor 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 5 84
Weapons 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

Saint Norbert College 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

WI

Saint Norbert College

6.93 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,743
Enrollment
2,165
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC · 2,165 enrolled
Safety Score 11.09
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK · 2,165 enrolled
Safety Score 1.85
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA · 2,165 enrolled
Safety Score 1.85
Williams College
Williamstown, MA · 2,168 enrolled
Safety Score 14.76
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH · 2,168 enrolled
Safety Score 3.23

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Saint Norbert College nationally (rank #2743), regardless of size or state.

Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX
National Rank #2742
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
National Rank #2744
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, PA
National Rank #2741
Trinity College
Hartford, CT
National Rank #2745
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL
National Rank #2740

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint Norbert College safe?
Saint Norbert College has a safety score of 6.93 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,743 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Saint Norbert College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Saint Norbert College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WI.
Does Saint Norbert College have fire safety data?
Yes. Saint Norbert College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Saint Norbert College's Safety Profile

Saint Norbert College in De Pere, WI enrolls 2,165 students and has a safety score of 6.93 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2743 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 9 in 2022 to 12 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Saint Norbert College's 6.93 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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