Safety Score
2.24 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Moses Lake, WA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Big Bend 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 1,786-student campus.
- 2.24
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,077
- Rank of 3,050
- #35
- WA rank
- 1,786
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Big Bend Community College reports 2.24 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,077 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 2.24
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,077
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 1
- 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
Big Bend Community College increased from 0 to 1 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 changesBig Bend Community College is a Public institution located in Moses Lake, WA, enrolling approximately 1,786 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 1 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WA, it ranks #35 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,786 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 Big Bend Community College is "Aggravated Assault" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WA averaging 1.01 incidents per 1,000 students, Big Bend Community College reports 122% more 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
#2077
See peer comparison
State Rank (WA)
#35
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Big Bend Community College percentile rank 31.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2077 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Big Bend Community College reports 122% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $5,059
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $5,619
- Avg Net Price
- $12,210
- Median Debt
- $9,166
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 35%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 39%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $35,267
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $43,814
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 52%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyBig Bend Community College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Big Bend 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).
WA
Big Bend Community College
2.24 incidents / 1,000 students
OK
Carl Albert State College
2.80 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Beaufort County Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OK · 1,786 enrolled
Safety Score 2.80
Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC · 1,785 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS · 1,787 enrolled
Safety Score 1.12
Lassen Community College
Susanville, CA · 1,783 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Neosho County Community College
Chanute, KS · 1,783 enrolled
Safety Score 1.12
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Big Bend Community College nationally (rank #2077), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Big Bend Community College safe?
Big Bend Community College has a safety score of 2.24 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,077 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Big Bend Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Big Bend Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WA.
Does Big Bend Community College have fire safety data?
Yes. Big Bend 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 Big Bend Community College's Safety Profile
Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, WA enrolls 1,786 students and has a safety score of 2.24 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2077 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 1 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
Big Bend Community College's 2.24 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Big Bend Community 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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