Safety Score
0.22 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
San Jose, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Evergreen Valley 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 8,989-student campus.
- 0.22
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,084
- Rank of 3,050
- #129
- CA rank
- 8,989
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Evergreen Valley College reports 0.22 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,084 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 75% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.22
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,084
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 75%
- 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
Evergreen Valley College decreased from 6 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 changesEvergreen Valley College is a Public institution located in San Jose, CA, enrolling approximately 8,989 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 8 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #129 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 8,989 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 Evergreen Valley College is "Burglary" with 4 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 2.47 incidents per 1,000 students, Evergreen Valley College reports 91% 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 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
#1084
Above-average safety
State Rank (CA)
#129
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Where Evergreen Valley 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 75% 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
Evergreen Valley College percentile rank 64.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1084 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Evergreen Valley College reports 91% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $1,366
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $8,718
- Avg Net Price
- $12,414
- Median Debt
- $13,219
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 22%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $39,807
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $53,077
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyEvergreen Valley College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 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
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 |
Evergreen Valley 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).
CA
Evergreen Valley College
0.22 incidents / 1,000 students
CO
Colorado Mesa University
2.33 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
West Texas A & M University
4.11 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO · 8,995 enrolled
Safety Score 2.33
West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX · 8,997 enrolled
Safety Score 4.11
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC · 8,978 enrolled
Safety Score 0.22
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA · 9,013 enrolled
Safety Score 5.66
Brightpoint Community College
Chester, VA · 9,023 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Evergreen Valley College nationally (rank #1084), regardless of size or state.
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
National Rank #1083
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC
National Rank #1085
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY
National Rank #1082
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL
National Rank #1086
CUNY Graduate School and University Center
New York, NY
National Rank #1081
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Evergreen Valley College safe?
Evergreen Valley College has a safety score of 0.22 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,084 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Evergreen Valley College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Evergreen Valley College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does Evergreen Valley 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 Evergreen Valley College's Safety Profile
Evergreen Valley College in San Jose, CA enrolls 8,989 students and has a safety score of 0.22 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1084 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 6 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.
What this means for you
Evergreen Valley College's 0.22 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Evergreen Valley 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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