Safety Score
30.35 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
MO Private Nonprofit 4-year Clery Act 2026 data
Westminster College — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
Fulton, MO · 593 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 30 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 30.35 per 1,000 students · national rank #3033.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 593 enrolled
Westminster College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Fulton, MO, enrolling approximately 593 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 30 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 30.35 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #3033 nationally and #61 within MO.
Westminster College reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 30 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 30.35 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #3033 and #61 within MO out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 593 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 Westminster College is "aggravated_assault" with 11 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 7 in 2021 to 13 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers 20 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
#3033
See peer comparison
State Rank (MO)
#61
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
13
across 11 crime categories
Safety Percentile
Westminster College percentile rank 46.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #3033 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Peer comparison not available.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $35,214
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $35,214
- Avg Net Price
- $24,314
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 38%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 79%
- SAT Average
- 1118
- SAT Math Range
- 510–620
- ACT Average
- 21
- ACT Range
- 19–24
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 56%
- Retention Rate
- 71%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $40,992
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $52,199
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 44400%
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 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| burglary | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| fondling | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| motor_vehicle_theft | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| negligent_manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| rape | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 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 | 9 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 13 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 1 | 14 |
| liquor | 2022 | 0 | 7 |
| weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2021 | 2 | 18 |
| liquor | 2021 | 0 | 8 |
| weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Westminster 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.
MO
Westminster College
30.35% top marginal rate
NY
New York School of Interior Design
0.00% top marginal rate
DC
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus
0.00% top marginal rate
Similar Institutions
New York School of Interior Design
NEW YORK, NY · 593 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus
Washington, DC · 593 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Grace School of Theology
Conroe, TX · 593 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology
Boston, MA · 592 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Miller-Motte College-STVT-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · 592 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westminster College safe?
Westminster College has a safety score of 30.35 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #3033 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Westminster College?
Westminster 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 Westminster 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 Westminster College compare to similar schools?
Westminster College is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within MO. 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 Westminster College have fire safety data?
Yes. Westminster College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Westminster College's Safety Profile
Westminster College in Fulton, MO enrolls 593 students and has a safety score of 30.35 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #3033 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters — urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
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 increased from 10 in 2022 to 13 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
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