Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
TX Public 2-year Clery Act 2026 data
Western Texas College — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
SNYDER, TX · 1,434 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 0 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 0.00 per 1,000 students · national rank #587.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 1,434 enrolled
Western Texas College is a Public institution located in SNYDER, TX, enrolling approximately 1,434 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #587 nationally and #23 within TX.
Western Texas College reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #587 and #23 within TX out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 1,434 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 Western Texas College is "aggravated_assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is stable — moving from 0 in 2021 to 0 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TX averaging 1.54 incidents per 1,000 students, Western Texas College reports 100% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 3 reporting years 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. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.
National Rank
#587
Above-average safety
State Rank (TX)
#23
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety Percentile
Western Texas College percentile rank 89.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #587 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Western Texas College reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $3,300
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $6,150
- Avg Net Price
- $3,562
- Median Debt
- $7,515
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 10%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $35,926
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $42,508
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 31400%
Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only| Crime Type | 2023 (On-Campus) | 2022 (On-Campus) | 2021 (On-Campus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| murder | 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
Fire Safety
| Year | Total Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year recordsLiquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Western Texas College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.
TX
Western Texas College
0.00% top marginal rate
IL
Sauk Valley Community College
0.00% top marginal rate
VA
Bridgewater College
4.87% top marginal rate
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Sauk Valley Community College
DIXON, IL · 1,433 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Bridgewater College
BRIDGEWATER, VA · 1,436 enrolled
Safety Score 4.87
College of the Siskiyous
WEED, CA · 1,430 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Coffeyville Community College
COFFEYVILLE, KS · 1,428 enrolled
Safety Score 2.80
Great Bay Community College
Portsmouth, NH · 1,440 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Western Texas College safe?
Western Texas College has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #587 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Western Texas College?
Western Texas College reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Western Texas College?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Western Texas College compare to similar schools?
Western Texas College is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within TX. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does Western Texas College have fire safety data?
Yes. Western Texas 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 Western Texas College's Safety Profile
Western Texas College in SNYDER, TX enrolls 1,434 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #587 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.
Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
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