Safety Score
0.48 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Warwick, RI · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Community College of Rhode Island
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 12,518-student campus.
- 0.48
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,302
- Rank of 3,050
- #2
- RI rank
- 12,518
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Community College of Rhode Island reports 0.48 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,302 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 63% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.48
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,302
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 63%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 4
- 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
Community College of Rhode Island increased from 3 to 4 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 changesCommunity College of Rhode Island is a Public institution located in Warwick, RI, enrolling approximately 12,518 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 8 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within RI, it ranks #2 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 12,518 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 Community College of Rhode Island is "Burglary" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in RI averaging 1.46 incidents per 1,000 students, Community College of Rhode Island reports 67% 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 45 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
#1302
Above-average safety
State Rank (RI)
#2
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
4
across 11 crime categories
Where Community College of Rhode Island 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 63% 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
Community College of Rhode Island percentile rank 57.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1302 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Community College of Rhode Island reports 67% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $5,550
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $14,834
- Avg Net Price
- $6,513
- Median Debt
- $10,920
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 47%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $33,476
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $42,659
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 72%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCommunity College of Rhode Island: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 300% (1 → 4 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 1 | 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
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
45 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 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
Community College of Rhode Island 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).
RI
Community College of Rhode Island
0.48 incidents / 1,000 students
MI
Wayne County Community College District
0.16 incidents / 1,000 students
UT
Utah Tech University
2.15 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI · 12,554 enrolled
Safety Score 0.16
Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT · 12,567 enrolled
Safety Score 2.15
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Louisville, KY · 12,574 enrolled
Safety Score 0.32
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY · 12,451 enrolled
Safety Score 0.72
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID · 12,614 enrolled
Safety Score 3.96
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Community College of Rhode Island nationally (rank #1302), regardless of size or state.
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC
National Rank #1301
Taft College
Taft, CA
National Rank #1303
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD
National Rank #1300
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
National Rank #1304
MCPHS University
Boston, MA
National Rank #1299
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Community College of Rhode Island safe?
Community College of Rhode Island has a safety score of 0.48 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,302 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Community College of Rhode Island?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Community College of Rhode Island compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in RI.
Does Community College of Rhode Island 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 Community College of Rhode Island's Safety Profile
Community College of Rhode Island in Warwick, RI enrolls 12,518 students and has a safety score of 0.48 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1302 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 3 in 2022 to 4 in 2023.
What this means for you
Community College of Rhode Island's 0.48 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Community College of Rhode Island 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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