Safety Score
2.47 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Northampton, MA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Smith 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 2,830-student campus.
- 2.47
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,135
- Rank of 3,050
- #48
- MA rank
- 2,830
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Smith College reports 2.47 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,135 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 69% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.47
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,135
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 69%
- 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
Smith College was unchanged from 6 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 changesSmith College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Northampton, MA, enrolling approximately 2,830 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 15 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MA, it ranks #48 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,830 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 Smith College is "Rape" with 6 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MA averaging 0.92 incidents per 1,000 students, Smith College reports 169% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. 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.
National Rank
#2135
See peer comparison
State Rank (MA)
#48
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
6
across 11 crime categories
Where Smith College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 31% 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
Smith College percentile rank 30.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2135 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Smith College reports 169% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $65,178
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $65,178
- Avg Net Price
- $27,579
- Median Debt
- $17,550
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 18%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 21%
- SAT Average
- 1500
- SAT Math Range
- 700–780
- ACT Average
- 33
- ACT Range
- 32–35
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 89%
- Retention Rate
- 94%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $45,731
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $64,027
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 84%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySmith College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 100% (3 → 6 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 3 | 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
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 11 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 13 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
Smith 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).
MA
Smith College
2.47 incidents / 1,000 students
PR
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
GA
Point University
1.06 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Arecibo, PR · 2,831 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Point University
West Point, GA · 2,827 enrolled
Safety Score 1.06
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS · 2,834 enrolled
Safety Score 0.35
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI · 2,834 enrolled
Safety Score 3.18
Northland Pioneer College
Holbrook, AZ · 2,825 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Smith College nationally (rank #2135), regardless of size or state.
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
National Rank #2134
Columbia College
Columbia, MO
National Rank #2136
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR
National Rank #2133
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA
National Rank #2137
Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA
National Rank #2132
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smith College safe?
Smith College has a safety score of 2.47 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,135 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Smith College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Smith College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MA.
Does Smith College have fire safety data?
Yes. Smith College 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 Smith College's Safety Profile
Smith College in Northampton, MA enrolls 2,830 students and has a safety score of 2.47 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2135 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 6 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Smith College's 2.47 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Smith College 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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