NV Public 4-year Clery Act 2026 data

College of Southern Nevada — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics

Las Vegas, NV · 29,081 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 31 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 0.45 per 1,000 students · national rank #1278.

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 29,081 enrolled

Categories31%22%9%18%20%Criminal offensesVAWAHate crimesArrestsDisciplinary refs
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 29,081 enrolled

College of Southern Nevada is a Public institution located in Las Vegas, NV, enrolling approximately 29,081 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 31 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 0.45 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #1278 nationally and #11 within NV.

College of Southern Nevada reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 31 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 0.45 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #1278 and #11 within NV out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 29,081 enrolled students, this campus sits in the large research university bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at College of Southern Nevada is "burglary" with 24 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 4 in 2021 to 10 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NV averaging 0.44 incidents per 1,000 students, College of Southern Nevada reports 2% more 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

0.45 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1278

Above-average safety

State Rank (NV)

#11

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

10

across 11 crime categories

Safety Percentile

College of Southern Nevada percentile rank 77.5%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1278 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

College of Southern Nevada reports 2% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$4,358
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,024
Avg Net Price
$6,615
Median Debt
$8,000
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
19%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$31,822
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,087
Loan Repayment (3yr)
437900%

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 0 0
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 3 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
liquor 2023 0 0

College of Southern Nevada 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.

Selected

NV

College of Southern Nevada

0.45% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$29,081
Brackets
2023

FL

Broward College

0.31% top marginal rate
Structure
Flat tax
Burden @ $100K
$29,140
Brackets
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is College of Southern Nevada safe?
College of Southern Nevada has a safety score of 0.45 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1278 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at College of Southern Nevada?
College of Southern Nevada 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 College of Southern Nevada?
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 College of Southern Nevada compare to similar schools?
College of Southern Nevada is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within NV. 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 College of Southern Nevada 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 Southern Nevada's Safety Profile

College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, NV enrolls 29,081 students and has a safety score of 0.45 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1278 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 decreased from 17 in 2022 to 10 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

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.