Safety Score
2.45 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Auburn, WA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Green River 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 7,361-student campus.
- 2.45
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,127
- Rank of 3,050
- #38
- WA rank
- 7,361
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Green River College reports 2.45 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,127 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 69% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.45
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,127
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 69%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 15
- 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
Green River College increased from 12 to 15 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 changesGreen River College is a Public institution located in Auburn, WA, enrolling approximately 7,361 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 33 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WA, it ranks #38 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 7,361 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 Green River College is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 12 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WA averaging 0.95 incidents per 1,000 students, Green River College reports 157% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 36 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
#2127
See peer comparison
State Rank (WA)
#38
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
15
across 11 crime categories
Where Green River College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 31% 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
Green River College percentile rank 30.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2127 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Green River College reports 157% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $4,711
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $5,263
- Avg Net Price
- $13,803
- Median Debt
- $11,891
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 19%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 40%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $43,127
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $50,712
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 57%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyGreen River College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 150% (6 → 15 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Fondling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 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
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
36 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 6 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 21 |
Green River 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).
WA
Green River College
2.45 incidents / 1,000 students
MA
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
2.99 incidents / 1,000 students
SC
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA · 7,353 enrolled
Safety Score 2.99
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC · 7,353 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA · 7,351 enrolled
Safety Score 0.14
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC · 7,371 enrolled
Safety Score 0.68
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO · 7,382 enrolled
Safety Score 0.95
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Green River College nationally (rank #2127), regardless of size or state.
Drake University
Des Moines, IA
National Rank #2126
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
National Rank #2128
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ
National Rank #2125
Intellitec College-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
National Rank #2129
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
National Rank #2124
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Green River College safe?
Green River College has a safety score of 2.45 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,127 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Green River College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Green River College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WA.
Does Green River College have fire safety data?
Yes. Green River College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Green River College's Safety Profile
Green River College in Auburn, WA enrolls 7,361 students and has a safety score of 2.45 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2127 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 12 in 2022 to 15 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Green River College's 2.45 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Green River 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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