NC Public 2-year Clery Act 2026 data

Central Carolina Community College — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics

SANFORD, NC · 5,574 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 3 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 0.18 per 1,000 students · national rank #1043.

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 5,574 enrolled

Categories31%22%9%18%20%Criminal offensesVAWAHate crimesArrestsDisciplinary refs
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 5,574 enrolled

Central Carolina Community College is a Public institution located in SANFORD, NC, enrolling approximately 5,574 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 3 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 0.18 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #1043 nationally and #45 within NC.

Central Carolina Community College reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 3 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 0.18 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #1043 and #45 within NC out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 5,574 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Central Carolina Community College is "fondling" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is declining — moving from 2 in 2021 to 1 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NC averaging 1.93 incidents per 1,000 students, Central Carolina Community College reports 91% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 90 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.

Safety Score

0.18 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1043

Above-average safety

State Rank (NC)

#45

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

1

across 11 crime categories

Safety Percentile

Central Carolina Community College percentile rank 81.6%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1043 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Central Carolina Community College reports 91% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$2,711
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,855
Avg Net Price
$5,446
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$29,774
Median Earnings (10yr)
$33,525

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 000
arson 000
burglary 000
fondling 000
incest 000
motor_vehicle_theft 000
murder 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

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

90 category-year records

Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 90 reported records

Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 90 reported records
Category Year Arrests Disciplinary Actions
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 2 3
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 0 1
liquor 2023 0 0
liquor 2023 0 0
liquor 2023 0 0
liquor 2023 0 0
liquor 2023 0 0
liquor 2023 0 0
liquor 2023 0 0
liquor 2023 0 0
liquor 2023 0 0
liquor 2023 0 0

Central Carolina Community 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.

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NC

Central Carolina Community College

0.18% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$5,574
Brackets
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central Carolina Community College safe?
Central Carolina Community College has a safety score of 0.18 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1043 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Central Carolina Community College?
Central Carolina Community 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 Central Carolina Community 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 Central Carolina Community College compare to similar schools?
Central Carolina Community College is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within NC. 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 Central Carolina Community College have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.

Understanding Central Carolina Community College's Safety Profile

Central Carolina Community College in SANFORD, NC enrolls 5,574 students and has a safety score of 0.18 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1043 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

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 0 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.

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Data sourced from official U.S. government datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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