Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Liberty, MO · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
William Jewell 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 886-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #314
- Rank of 3,050
- #13
- MO rank
- 886
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
William Jewell College reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #314 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #314
- 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
William Jewell College decreased from 3 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 changesWilliam Jewell College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Liberty, MO, enrolling approximately 886 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 14 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MO, it ranks #13 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 886 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 William Jewell College is "Fondling" with 6 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MO averaging 0.45 incidents per 1,000 students, William Jewell College reports 100% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 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.
National Rank
#314
Top 500 nationally
State Rank (MO)
#13
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
William Jewell College percentile rank 89.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #314 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
William Jewell College reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $20,610
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $20,610
- Avg Net Price
- $17,562
- Median Debt
- $24,498
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 32%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 38%
- SAT Average
- 1095
- SAT Math Range
- 540–640
- ACT Average
- 24
- ACT Range
- 18–24
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 64%
- Retention Rate
- 74%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $54,197
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $59,268
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 84%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyWilliam Jewell College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 100% (11 → 0 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 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 | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 7 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 6 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 24 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
William Jewell 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).
MO
William Jewell College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
OH
Ohio State University-Marion Campus
1.13 incidents / 1,000 students
SD
Dakota Wesleyan University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Ohio State University-Marion Campus
Marion, OH · 886 enrolled
Safety Score 1.13
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell, SD · 886 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Universidad Adventista de las Antillas
Mayaguez, PR · 886 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Ponce Health Sciences University
Ponce, PR · 886 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Milwaukee, WI · 885 enrolled
Safety Score 1.13
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest William Jewell College nationally (rank #314), regardless of size or state.
Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff, MO
National Rank #313
Fort Peck Community College
Poplar, MT
National Rank #315
State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO
National Rank #312
University of Providence
Great Falls, MT
National Rank #316
Missouri State University-West Plains
West Plains, MO
National Rank #311
Frequently Asked Questions
Is William Jewell College safe?
William Jewell College has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #314 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at William Jewell College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does William Jewell College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MO.
Does William Jewell College have fire safety data?
Yes. William Jewell 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 William Jewell College's Safety Profile
William Jewell College in Liberty, MO enrolls 886 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #314 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 decreased from 3 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
William Jewell 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 William Jewell 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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