Glenwood Springs, CO · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Colorado Mountain 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 5,673-student campus.

0.35
Incidents / 1k students
#1,203
Rank of 3,050
#9
CO rank
5,673
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Colorado Mountain College reports 0.35 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,203 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 69% of ranked campuses its size.

0.35
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,203
of 3,050 ranked nationally
69%
safer than ranked campuses its size
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

+1 reported incidents

Colorado Mountain College 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 changes

Colorado Mountain College is a Public institution located in Glenwood Springs, CO, enrolling approximately 5,673 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 5 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CO, it ranks #9 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 5,673 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 Colorado Mountain College is "Fondling" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CO averaging 2.64 incidents per 1,000 students, Colorado Mountain College reports 87% 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 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.

Safety Score

0.35 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1203

Above-average safety

State Rank (CO)

#9

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

2

across 11 crime categories

Where Colorado Mountain College 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 69% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). This entry sits in this band. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Above this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Colorado Mountain College percentile rank 60.6%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1203 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Colorado Mountain College reports 87% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$2,616
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,840
Avg Net Price
$7,813
Median Debt
$9,000
Pell Grant Recipients
12%
How does this cost rank in CO? →

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
27%
Retention Rate
40%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$36,307
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,127
Loan Repayment (3yr)
67%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Colorado Mountain College: on-campus incidents by year

Stable 0% (2 → 2 incidents)

0.511.522.5 202120222023 2 2 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 201
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 010
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 001
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

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
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 14 4
Liquor 2023 5 14
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 6 11
Liquor 2022 21 21
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 3 19
Liquor 2021 14 20
Weapons 2021 0 0

Colorado Mountain 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).

Selected

CO

Colorado Mountain College

0.35 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,203
Enrollment
5,673
Data year
2023

MA

Emerson College

2.12 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,042
Enrollment
5,670
Data year
2023

KS

Washburn University

4.06 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,469
Enrollment
5,663
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Emerson College
Boston, MA · 5,670 enrolled
Safety Score 2.12
Washburn University
Topeka, KS · 5,663 enrolled
Safety Score 4.06
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX · 5,687 enrolled
Safety Score 0.18
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA · 5,688 enrolled
Safety Score 1.76
California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA · 5,688 enrolled
Safety Score 5.10

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Colorado Mountain College nationally (rank #1203), regardless of size or state.

Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NC
National Rank #1202
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS
National Rank #1204
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY
National Rank #1201
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL
National Rank #1205
New England College
Henniker, NH
National Rank #1200

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colorado Mountain College safe?
Colorado Mountain College has a safety score of 0.35 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,203 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Colorado Mountain College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Colorado Mountain College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CO.
Does Colorado Mountain College have fire safety data?
Yes. Colorado Mountain 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 Colorado Mountain College's Safety Profile

Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, CO enrolls 5,673 students and has a safety score of 0.35 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1203 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

Colorado Mountain College's 0.35 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

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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