Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Melfa, VA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Eastern Shore Community 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 720-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #597
- Rank of 3,050
- #5
- VA rank
- 720
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Eastern Shore Community College reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #597 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #597
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 0
- 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
Eastern Shore Community College was unchanged from 0 to 0 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 changesEastern Shore Community College is a Public institution located in Melfa, VA, enrolling approximately 720 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within VA, it ranks #5 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 720 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 Eastern Shore Community College is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window.
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
#597
Above-average safety
State Rank (VA)
#5
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Eastern Shore Community College percentile rank 80.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #597 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Peer comparison not available.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $5,082
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $11,520
- Avg Net Price
- $2,495
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 40%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $30,763
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $32,418
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyEastern Shore Community College: on-campus incidents by year
Stable
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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
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 |
Eastern Shore Community 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).
VA
Eastern Shore Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
FL
South University-Tampa
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
AR
University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
South University-Tampa
Tampa, FL · 720 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain
Mena, AR · 719 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman
Harriman, TN · 719 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA · 719 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa
Mesa, AZ · 721 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Eastern Shore Community College nationally (rank #597), regardless of size or state.
Danville Community College
Danville, VA
National Rank #596
Brightpoint Community College
Chester, VA
National Rank #598
Mountain Gateway Community College
Clifton Forge, VA
National Rank #595
Laurel Ridge Community College
Middletown, VA
National Rank #599
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
National Rank #594
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eastern Shore Community College safe?
Eastern Shore Community College has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #597 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Eastern Shore Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Eastern Shore Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in VA.
Does Eastern Shore Community College 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 Eastern Shore Community College's Safety Profile
Eastern Shore Community College in Melfa, VA enrolls 720 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #597 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.
What this means for you
Eastern Shore Community College's 0.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Eastern Shore Community College 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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