Westfield, MA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Westfield State University

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 4,555-student campus.

3.73
Incidents / 1k students
#2,412
Rank of 3,050
#62
MA rank
4,555
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Westfield State University reports 3.73 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,412 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 80% of ranked campuses its size.

3.73
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,412
of 3,050 ranked nationally
80%
report fewer incidents than this campus
14
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

+3 reported incidents

Westfield State University increased from 11 to 14 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 changes

Westfield State University is a Public institution located in Westfield, MA, enrolling approximately 4,555 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 35 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MA, it ranks #62 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 4,555 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 Westfield State University is "Rape" with 14 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MA averaging 1.36 incidents per 1,000 students, Westfield State University reports 174% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 total fires. 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 Score

3.73 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2412

See peer comparison

State Rank (MA)

#62

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

14

across 11 crime categories

Where Westfield State University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

4 safer than 20% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). This entry sits in this band. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Westfield State University percentile rank 20.9%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2412 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Westfield State University reports 174% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$12,179
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,259
Avg Net Price
$16,721
Median Debt
$22,457
Pell Grant Recipients
33%
How does this cost rank in MA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
81%
ACT Average
20

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
55%
Retention Rate
74%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$46,861
Median Earnings (10yr)
$57,346
Loan Repayment (3yr)
80%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Westfield State University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 40% (10 → 14 incidents)

810121416 202120222023 10 14 ▲ +40.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 120
Arson 000
Burglary 102
Fondling 073
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 500
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 725
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

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 2 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 19
Liquor 2023 0 73
Weapons 2023 0 6
Drugs 2022 1 9
Liquor 2022 0 71
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 1 7
Liquor 2021 4 63
Weapons 2021 0 0

Westfield State University 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).

Selected

MA

Westfield State University

3.73 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,412
Enrollment
4,555
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA · 4,561 enrolled
Safety Score 0.44
Edison State Community College
Piqua, OH · 4,548 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Gannon University
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Safety Score 2.20
Longwood University
Farmville, VA · 4,545 enrolled
Safety Score 4.18
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL · 4,536 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Westfield State University nationally (rank #2412), regardless of size or state.

Belmont University
Nashville, TN
National Rank #2411
Culver-Stockton College
Canton, MO
National Rank #2413
University of Southern Maine
Gorham, ME
National Rank #2410
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
National Rank #2414
Walsh University
North Canton, OH
National Rank #2409

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westfield State University safe?
Westfield State University has a safety score of 3.73 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,412 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Westfield State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Westfield State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MA.
Does Westfield State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Westfield State University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Westfield State University's Safety Profile

Westfield State University in Westfield, MA enrolls 4,555 students and has a safety score of 3.73 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2412 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 11 in 2022 to 14 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Westfield State University's 3.73 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

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

Every figure on PlainCampus is rendered directly from federal Clery Act source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal Clery Act source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

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