Safety Score
3.21 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Winston-Salem, NC · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Forsyth Technical 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 8,716-student campus.
- 3.21
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,316
- Rank of 3,050
- #78
- NC rank
- 8,716
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Forsyth Technical Community College reports 3.21 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,316 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 76% of ranked campuses its size.
- 3.21
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,316
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 76%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 12
- 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
Forsyth Technical Community College increased from 11 to 12 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 changesForsyth Technical Community College is a Public institution located in Winston-Salem, NC, enrolling approximately 8,716 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 27 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NC, it ranks #78 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 8,716 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 Forsyth Technical Community College is "Fondling" with 8 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NC averaging 0.76 incidents per 1,000 students, Forsyth Technical Community College reports 324% 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 72 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
#2316
See peer comparison
State Rank (NC)
#78
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
12
across 11 crime categories
Where Forsyth Technical Community College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
3 safer than 24% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Forsyth Technical Community College percentile rank 24.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2316 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Forsyth Technical Community College reports 324% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $2,276
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $6,884
- Avg Net Price
- $7,200
- Median Debt
- $10,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 39%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $30,285
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $34,139
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 47%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyForsyth Technical Community College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 200% (4 → 12 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fondling | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
72 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 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 12 | 4 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
Forsyth Technical 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
Forsyth Technical Community College
3.21 incidents / 1,000 students
TN
Pellissippi State Community College
1.84 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Odessa College
0.34 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN · 8,710 enrolled
Safety Score 1.84
Odessa College
Odessa, TX · 8,708 enrolled
Safety Score 0.34
Franklin University
Columbus, OH · 8,697 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
John C Calhoun State Community College
Tanner, AL · 8,736 enrolled
Safety Score 0.11
Northampton County Area Community College
Bethlehem, PA · 8,695 enrolled
Safety Score 1.50
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Forsyth Technical Community College nationally (rank #2316), regardless of size or state.
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA
National Rank #2315
Everett Community College
Everett, WA
National Rank #2317
Howard University
Washington, DC
National Rank #2314
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA
National Rank #2318
Rockford University
Rockford, IL
National Rank #2313
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forsyth Technical Community College safe?
Forsyth Technical Community College has a safety score of 3.21 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,316 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Forsyth Technical Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Forsyth Technical Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NC.
Does Forsyth Technical 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 Forsyth Technical Community College's Safety Profile
Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, NC enrolls 8,716 students and has a safety score of 3.21 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2316 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 11 in 2022 to 12 in 2023.
What this means for you
Forsyth Technical Community College's 3.21 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Forsyth Technical 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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