Norton, MA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

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 1,778-student campus.

14.06
Incidents / 1k students
#2,964
Rank of 3,050
#84
MA rank
1,778
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) reports 14.06 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,964 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

14.06
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,964
of 3,050 ranked nationally
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

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) 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

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Norton, MA, enrolling approximately 1,778 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 33 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MA, it ranks #84 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,778 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 Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is "Rape" with 16 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MA averaging 1.91 incidents per 1,000 students, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) reports 635% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year 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.

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)'s safety score of 14.06 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 2.8% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is higher than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. As our methodology explains, a higher reported rate can reflect a more active reporting culture rather than a more dangerous campus, and does not by itself indicate the actual likelihood of experiencing a crime.

Safety Score

14.06 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2964

See peer comparison

State Rank (MA)

#84

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

14

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) percentile rank 2.8%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2964 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) reports 635% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$63,960
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,960
Avg Net Price
$29,822
Median Debt
$26,000
Pell Grant Recipients
22%
How does this cost rank in MA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
68%
SAT Average
1308
SAT Math Range
580–670
ACT Average
30
ACT Range
29–33

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
74%
Retention Rate
82%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$51,607
Median Earnings (10yr)
$67,725
Loan Repayment (3yr)
83%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Wheaton College (Massachusetts): on-campus incidents by year

Rising 75% (8 → 14 incidents)

6810121416 202120222023 8 14 ▲ +75.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 100
Burglary 230
Fondling 830
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 358
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 1 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 1 8
Liquor 2023 0 39
Weapons 2023 1 1
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 63
Weapons 2022 0 1
Drugs 2021 0 2
Liquor 2021 0 95
Weapons 2021 0 0

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) 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

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

14.06 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,964
Enrollment
1,778
Data year
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wheaton College (Massachusetts) safe?
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) has a safety score of 14.06 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,964 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Wheaton College (Massachusetts) compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MA.
Does Wheaton College (Massachusetts) have fire safety data?
Yes. Wheaton College (Massachusetts) 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 Wheaton College (Massachusetts)'s Safety Profile

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) in Norton, MA enrolls 1,778 students and has a safety score of 14.06 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2964 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

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. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)'s 14.06 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

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