Safety Score
0.33 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
San Mateo, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
College of San Mateo
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 9,208-student campus.
- 0.33
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,181
- Rank of 3,050
- #140
- CA rank
- 9,208
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
College of San Mateo reports 0.33 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,181 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 70% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.33
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,181
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 70%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 3
- 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 San Mateo was unchanged from 3 to 3 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 San Mateo is a Public institution located in San Mateo, CA, enrolling approximately 9,208 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 8 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #140 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 9,208 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 College of San Mateo is "Burglary" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 1.80 incidents per 1,000 students, College of San Mateo reports 82% 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 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
#1181
Above-average safety
State Rank (CA)
#140
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Where College of San Mateo sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 70% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
College of San Mateo percentile rank 61.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1181 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
College of San Mateo reports 82% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $1,332
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $11,384
- Avg Net Price
- $536
- Median Debt
- $14,695
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 11%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $43,803
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $54,172
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCollege of San Mateo: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 50% (2 → 3 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
College of San Mateo 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).
CA
College of San Mateo
0.33 incidents / 1,000 students
MI
Lansing Community College
0.11 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
University of San Francisco
4.56 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI · 9,207 enrolled
Safety Score 0.11
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · 9,212 enrolled
Safety Score 4.56
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX · 9,215 enrolled
Safety Score 0.76
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA · 9,246 enrolled
Safety Score 3.35
Triton College
River Grove, IL · 9,262 enrolled
Safety Score 0.22
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest College of San Mateo nationally (rank #1181), regardless of size or state.
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
National Rank #1180
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
National Rank #1182
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
National Rank #1179
Hazard Community and Technical College
Hazard, KY
National Rank #1183
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
National Rank #1178
Frequently Asked Questions
Is College of San Mateo safe?
College of San Mateo has a safety score of 0.33 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,181 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at College of San Mateo?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does College of San Mateo compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does College of San Mateo 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 College of San Mateo's Safety Profile
College of San Mateo in San Mateo, CA enrolls 9,208 students and has a safety score of 0.33 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1181 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 3 from 2022 to 2023.
What this means for you
College of San Mateo's 0.33 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 San Mateo 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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