Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Wheeling, WV · Clery Act 2023 · Public
West Virginia Northern Community 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 1,263-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #630
- Rank of 3,050
- #8
- WV rank
- 1,263
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
West Virginia Northern Community College reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #630 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #630
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 0
- 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
West Virginia Northern Community College was unchanged from 0 to 0 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 changesWest Virginia Northern Community College is a Public institution located in Wheeling, WV, enrolling approximately 1,263 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 1 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WV, it ranks #8 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,263 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 West Virginia Northern Community College is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WV averaging 1.75 incidents per 1,000 students, West Virginia Northern Community College reports 100% fewer incidents per student.
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 27 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
#630
Above-average safety
State Rank (WV)
#8
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
West Virginia Northern Community College percentile rank 79.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #630 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
West Virginia Northern Community College reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $4,706
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $12,698
- Avg Net Price
- $5,329
- Median Debt
- $10,245
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 37%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $31,298
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $30,162
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 50%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyWest Virginia Northern Community College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 100% (1 → 0 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 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
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
West Virginia Northern Community 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).
WV
West Virginia Northern Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
SC
Coker University
3.17 incidents / 1,000 students
NH
Nashua Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Coker University
Hartsville, SC · 1,263 enrolled
Safety Score 3.17
Nashua Community College
Nashua, NH · 1,262 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
New River Community and Technical College
Beaver, WV · 1,262 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC · 1,260 enrolled
Safety Score 0.79
Barton College
Wilson, NC · 1,259 enrolled
Safety Score 4.77
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest West Virginia Northern Community College nationally (rank #630), regardless of size or state.
West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown
Morgantown, WV
National Rank #629
Bellin College
Green Bay, WI
National Rank #631
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Lewisburg, WV
National Rank #628
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI
National Rank #632
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Logan, WV
National Rank #627
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Virginia Northern Community College safe?
West Virginia Northern Community College has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #630 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at West Virginia Northern Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does West Virginia Northern Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WV.
Does West Virginia Northern Community 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 West Virginia Northern Community College's Safety Profile
West Virginia Northern Community College in Wheeling, WV enrolls 1,263 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #630 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.
What this means for you
West Virginia Northern Community College's 0.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh West Virginia Northern Community 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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