Safety Score
2.90 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Tarboro, NC · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Edgecombe 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 1,036-student campus.
- 2.90
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,234
- Rank of 3,050
- #76
- NC rank
- 1,036
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Edgecombe Community College reports 2.90 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,234 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 2.90
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,234
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 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
Edgecombe Community College increased from 0 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 changesEdgecombe Community College is a Public institution located in Tarboro, NC, enrolling approximately 1,036 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 4 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NC, it ranks #76 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,036 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 Edgecombe Community College is "Burglary" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NC averaging 0.19 incidents per 1,000 students, Edgecombe Community College reports 1397% 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 18 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
#2234
See peer comparison
State Rank (NC)
#76
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Edgecombe Community College percentile rank 26.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2234 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Edgecombe Community College reports 1397% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $2,640
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $8,784
- Median Debt
- $15,917
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 69%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $27,119
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $33,267
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 33%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyEdgecombe Community College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 200% (1 → 3 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 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
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Edgecombe 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).
NC
Edgecombe Community College
2.90 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
UEI College-Huntington Park
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
South Texas College of Law Houston
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
UEI College-Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA · 1,036 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
South Texas College of Law Houston
Houston, TX · 1,036 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Sofia University
Palo Alto, CA · 1,037 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
Delray Beach, FL · 1,037 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of the Southwest
Hobbs, NM · 1,034 enrolled
Safety Score 0.97
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Edgecombe Community College nationally (rank #2234), regardless of size or state.
Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH
National Rank #2233
Northwestern Technological Institute
Southfield, MI
National Rank #2235
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA
National Rank #2232
Ellsworth Community College
Iowa Falls, IA
National Rank #2236
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
National Rank #2231
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Edgecombe Community College safe?
Edgecombe Community College has a safety score of 2.90 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,234 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Edgecombe Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Edgecombe Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NC.
Does Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe Community College's Safety Profile
Edgecombe Community College in Tarboro, NC enrolls 1,036 students and has a safety score of 2.90 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2234 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.
What this means for you
Edgecombe Community College's 2.90 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Edgecombe 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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