Safety Score
1.15 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Pohnpei, FM · Clery Act 2023 · Public
College of Micronesia-FSM
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 1,740-student campus.
- 1.15
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,678
- Rank of 3,050
- #1
- FM rank
- 1,740
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
College of Micronesia-FSM reports 1.15 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,678 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 1.15
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,678
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 2
- 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
College of Micronesia-FSM increased from 1 to 2 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 changesCollege of Micronesia-FSM is a Public institution located in Pohnpei, FM, enrolling approximately 1,740 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 6 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within FM, it ranks #1 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,740 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 College of Micronesia-FSM is "Aggravated Assault" with 4 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in FM averaging 3.10 incidents per 1,000 students, College of Micronesia-FSM reports 63% 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 54 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
#1678
See peer comparison
State Rank (FM)
#1
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
College of Micronesia-FSM percentile rank 45.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1678 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
College of Micronesia-FSM reports 63% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $5,050
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $5,050
- Avg Net Price
- $6,789
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 79%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 87%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 32%
- Retention Rate
- 40%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $21,711
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $24,651
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCollege of Micronesia-FSM: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 33% (3 → 2 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 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
54 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 6 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
College of Micronesia-FSM 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).
FM
College of Micronesia-FSM
1.15 incidents / 1,000 students
VI
University of the Virgin Islands
0.57 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Sarah Lawrence College
9.18 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of the Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie, VI · 1,739 enrolled
Safety Score 0.57
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY · 1,743 enrolled
Safety Score 9.18
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI · 1,735 enrolled
Safety Score 1.15
Avila University
Kansas City, MO · 1,733 enrolled
Safety Score 4.62
Arkansas State University-Newport
Newport, AR · 1,732 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest College of Micronesia-FSM nationally (rank #1678), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is College of Micronesia-FSM safe?
College of Micronesia-FSM has a safety score of 1.15 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,678 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at College of Micronesia-FSM?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does College of Micronesia-FSM compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in FM.
Does College of Micronesia-FSM have fire safety data?
Yes. College of Micronesia-FSM 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 College of Micronesia-FSM's Safety Profile
College of Micronesia-FSM in Pohnpei, FM enrolls 1,740 students and has a safety score of 1.15 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1678 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 1 in 2022 to 2 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
College of Micronesia-FSM's 1.15 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh College of Micronesia-FSM 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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