Alpena, MI · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Alpena Community 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 1,530-student campus.

0.65
Incidents / 1k students
#1,409
Rank of 3,050
#34
MI rank
1,530
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Alpena Community College reports 0.65 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,409 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

0.65
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,409
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

-1 reported incidents

Alpena Community College decreased from 1 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 changes

Alpena Community College is a Public institution located in Alpena, MI, enrolling approximately 1,530 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 1 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MI, it ranks #34 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,530 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 Alpena Community College is "Fondling" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MI averaging 2.49 incidents per 1,000 students, Alpena Community College reports 74% 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 18 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

0.65 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1409

Above-average safety

State Rank (MI)

#34

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

0

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Alpena Community College percentile rank 53.8%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1409 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Alpena Community College reports 74% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$5,250
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,010
Avg Net Price
$3,320
Median Debt
$9,024
Pell Grant Recipients
22%
How does this cost rank in MI? →

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
51%
Retention Rate
50%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$35,275
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,442
Loan Repayment (3yr)
62%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Alpena Community College: on-campus incidents by year

Stable

-0.500.511.5 202120222023 0 0 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 010
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
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 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

18 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
18 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 1 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

Alpena Community 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).

Selected

MI

Alpena Community College

0.65 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,409
Enrollment
1,530
Data year
2023

MA

Lasell University

6.55 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,720
Enrollment
1,527
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Lasell University
Auburndale, MA · 1,527 enrolled
Safety Score 6.55
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK · 1,526 enrolled
Safety Score 5.90
Bridgerland Technical College
Logan, UT · 1,534 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee
Muskogee, OK · 1,535 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Copper Mountain Community College
Joshua Tree, CA · 1,524 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Alpena Community College nationally (rank #1409), regardless of size or state.

Kirtland Community College
Grayling, MI
National Rank #1408
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
West Des Moines, IA
National Rank #1410
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
National Rank #1407
Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH
National Rank #1411
North Central Michigan College
Petoskey, MI
National Rank #1406

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpena Community College safe?
Alpena Community College has a safety score of 0.65 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,409 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Alpena Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Alpena Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MI.
Does Alpena Community College have fire safety data?
Yes. Alpena Community 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 Alpena Community College's Safety Profile

Alpena Community College in Alpena, MI enrolls 1,530 students and has a safety score of 0.65 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1409 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 1 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

Alpena Community College's 0.65 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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