Safety Score
1.83 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Buffalo, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Villa Maria 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 545-student campus.
- 1.83
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,940
- Rank of 3,050
- #121
- NY rank
- 545
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Villa Maria College reports 1.83 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,940 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 1.83
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,940
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 1
- 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
Villa Maria College was unchanged from 1 to 1 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 changesVilla Maria College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Buffalo, NY, enrolling approximately 545 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 2 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #121 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 545 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 Villa Maria College is "Burglary" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. 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
#1940
See peer comparison
State Rank (NY)
#121
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Villa Maria College percentile rank 36.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1940 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Peer comparison not available.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $28,670
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $28,670
- Avg Net Price
- $13,494
- Median Debt
- $21,250
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 65%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 87%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 31%
- Retention Rate
- 76%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $33,635
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $38,857
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 68%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyVilla Maria College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year 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 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Villa Maria 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).
NY
Villa Maria College
1.83 incidents / 1,000 students
NV
Las Vegas College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
OK
Western Technology Center
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Las Vegas College
Las Vegas, NV · 545 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Western Technology Center
Burns Flat, OK · 545 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Herzing University-Kenosha
Kenosha, WI · 545 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Advanced Training Institute
Las Vegas, NV · 545 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville
Shelbyville, TN · 544 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Villa Maria College nationally (rank #1940), regardless of size or state.
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH
National Rank #1939
University of St Thomas
Houston, TX
National Rank #1941
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL
National Rank #1938
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN
National Rank #1942
Cloud County Community College
Concordia, KS
National Rank #1937
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Villa Maria College safe?
Villa Maria College has a safety score of 1.83 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,940 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Villa Maria College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Villa Maria College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does Villa Maria College have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding Villa Maria College's Safety Profile
Villa Maria College in Buffalo, NY enrolls 545 students and has a safety score of 1.83 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1940 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 1 from 2022 to 2023.
What this means for you
Villa Maria College's 1.83 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Villa Maria 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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