Safety Score
0.25 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Locust Grove, VA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Germanna 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 8,082-student campus.
- 0.25
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,104
- Rank of 3,050
- #29
- VA rank
- 8,082
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Germanna Community College reports 0.25 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,104 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 74% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.25
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,104
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 74%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 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
Germanna 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 changesGermanna Community College is a Public institution located in Locust Grove, VA, enrolling approximately 8,082 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within VA, it ranks #29 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 8,082 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 Germanna Community College is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in VA averaging 2.57 incidents per 1,000 students, Germanna Community College reports 90% 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 45 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
#1104
Above-average safety
State Rank (VA)
#29
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where Germanna Community 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 74% 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
Germanna Community College percentile rank 63.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1104 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Germanna Community College reports 90% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $5,257
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $11,648
- Avg Net Price
- $5,541
- Median Debt
- $8,400
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 27%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $35,697
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $39,644
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 55%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyGermanna 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
45 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 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
Germanna 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
Germanna Community College
0.25 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Shasta College
1.73 incidents / 1,000 students
NJ
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
0.49 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Shasta College
Redding, CA · 8,081 enrolled
Safety Score 1.73
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
Cranford, NJ · 8,081 enrolled
Safety Score 0.49
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS · 8,091 enrolled
Safety Score 1.61
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY · 8,108 enrolled
Safety Score 1.60
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI · 8,109 enrolled
Safety Score 7.40
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Germanna Community College nationally (rank #1104), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Germanna Community College safe?
Germanna Community College has a safety score of 0.25 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,104 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Germanna Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Germanna Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in VA.
Does Germanna 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 Germanna Community College's Safety Profile
Germanna Community College in Locust Grove, VA enrolls 8,082 students and has a safety score of 0.25 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1104 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.
What this means for you
Germanna Community College's 0.25 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Germanna 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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