Newark, NJ · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Essex County 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 6,790-student campus.

0.15
Incidents / 1k students
#1,014
Rank of 3,050
#28
NJ rank
6,790
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Essex County College reports 0.15 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,014 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 79% of ranked campuses its size.

0.15
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,014
of 3,050 ranked nationally
79%
safer than ranked campuses its size
1
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

Essex County College increased from 0 to 1 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

Essex County College is a Public institution located in Newark, NJ, enrolling approximately 6,790 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 1 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NJ, it ranks #28 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 6,790 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 Essex County College is "Robbery" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NJ averaging 1.97 incidents per 1,000 students, Essex County College reports 93% 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

0.15 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1014

Above-average safety

State Rank (NJ)

#28

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

1

across 11 crime categories

Where Essex County 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 79% 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

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

Safety percentile vs. peers

Essex County College percentile rank 66.8%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1014 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Essex County College reports 93% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$5,415
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,523
Avg Net Price
$4,436
Pell Grant Recipients
47%
How does this cost rank in NJ? →

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$30,298
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,230

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Essex County College: on-campus incidents by year

Rising

-0.500.511.5 202120222023 0 1 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 100
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 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 1 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 1 0

Essex County 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

NJ

Essex County College

0.15 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,014
Enrollment
6,790
Data year
2023

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Safety Score 0.15
State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY · 6,780 enrolled
Safety Score 6.64
Georgia College & State University
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Pueblo Community College
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Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Essex County College nationally (rank #1014), regardless of size or state.

Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD
National Rank #1013
Georgia Military College
Milledgeville, GA
National Rank #1015
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ
National Rank #1012
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN
National Rank #1016
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
National Rank #1011

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essex County College safe?
Essex County College has a safety score of 0.15 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,014 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Essex County College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Essex County College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NJ.
Does Essex County College have fire safety data?
Yes. Essex County 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 Essex County College's Safety Profile

Essex County College in Newark, NJ enrolls 6,790 students and has a safety score of 0.15 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1014 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 0 in 2022 to 1 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

Essex County College's 0.15 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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