Safety Score
1.53 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Saint Paul, MN · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
University of Northwestern-St Paul
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 3,262-student campus.
- 1.53
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,827
- Rank of 3,050
- #40
- MN rank
- 3,262
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of Northwestern-St Paul reports 1.53 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,827 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 57% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.53
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,827
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 57%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 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
University of Northwestern-St Paul decreased from 6 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 changesUniversity of Northwestern-St Paul is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Saint Paul, MN, enrolling approximately 3,262 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 14 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MN, it ranks #40 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 3,262 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 University of Northwestern-St Paul is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 7 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MN averaging 1.90 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Northwestern-St Paul reports 19% 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 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
#1827
See peer comparison
State Rank (MN)
#40
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Where University of Northwestern-St Paul sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 43% 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
University of Northwestern-St Paul percentile rank 40.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1827 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of Northwestern-St Paul reports 19% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $37,920
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $37,920
- Avg Net Price
- $27,705
- Median Debt
- $21,325
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 16%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 93%
- SAT Average
- 1173
- SAT Math Range
- 438–663
- ACT Range
- 20–28
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 68%
- Retention Rate
- 83%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $47,544
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $50,755
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 85%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of Northwestern-St Paul: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 40% (5 → 3 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 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
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 7 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 22 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 17 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 17 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 12 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
University of Northwestern-St Paul 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
University of Northwestern-St Paul
1.53 incidents / 1,000 students
MI
Lawrence Technological University
3.99 incidents / 1,000 students
VA
Southside Virginia Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI · 3,260 enrolled
Safety Score 3.99
Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA · 3,258 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN · 3,254 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT · 3,271 enrolled
Safety Score 2.45
Norwich University
Northfield, VT · 3,274 enrolled
Safety Score 3.05
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of Northwestern-St Paul nationally (rank #1827), regardless of size or state.
University of Pikeville
Pikeville, KY
National Rank #1826
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
National Rank #1828
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT
National Rank #1825
St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY
National Rank #1829
El Camino Community College District
Torrance, CA
National Rank #1824
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Northwestern-St Paul safe?
University of Northwestern-St Paul has a safety score of 1.53 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,827 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Northwestern-St Paul?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Northwestern-St Paul compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MN.
Does University of Northwestern-St Paul have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Northwestern-St Paul 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 University of Northwestern-St Paul's Safety Profile
University of Northwestern-St Paul in Saint Paul, MN enrolls 3,262 students and has a safety score of 1.53 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1827 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 6 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
University of Northwestern-St Paul's 1.53 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh University of Northwestern-St Paul 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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