Safety Score
0.46 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Houston, TX · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Houston 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 49,749-student campus.
- 0.46
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,287
- Rank of 3,050
- #72
- TX rank
- 49,749
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Houston Community College reports 0.46 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,287 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 64% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.46
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,287
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 64%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 13
- 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
Houston Community College increased from 7 to 13 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 changesHouston Community College is a Public institution located in Houston, TX, enrolling approximately 49,749 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 29 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TX, it ranks #72 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 49,749 enrolled students, this campus sits in the large research university bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Houston Community College is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 15 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TX averaging 1.98 incidents per 1,000 students, Houston Community College reports 77% 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 171 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
#1287
Above-average safety
State Rank (TX)
#72
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
13
across 11 crime categories
Where Houston 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 64% 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
Houston Community College percentile rank 57.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1287 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Houston Community College reports 77% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $2,040
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $5,460
- Avg Net Price
- $5,737
- Median Debt
- $13,921
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 36%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 17%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $31,319
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $39,254
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 45%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Enrollment scale
How campus size shapes the safety figures
With 49,749 enrolled students, Houston Community College is in the largest 1% of the 5,673 institutions in this dataset with a reported enrollment. The safety score above already normalizes reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students, so compare it with similarly sized campuses instead of treating a higher raw count as evidence that a campus is less safe. Use the annual crime table to see what was reported, then use the peer comparison to judge the rate against schools of a similar scale. A lower reported rate is not a guarantee of individual safety or a measure of reporting quality.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyHouston Community College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 44% (9 → 13 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 2 | 4 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 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
171 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 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
Houston 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).
TX
Houston Community College
0.46 incidents / 1,000 students
WI
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2.64 incidents / 1,000 students
WV
American Public University System
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · 49,605 enrolled
Safety Score 2.64
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · 50,187 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA · 50,399 enrolled
Safety Score 3.61
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ · 50,617 enrolled
Safety Score 2.69
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL · 48,572 enrolled
Safety Score 0.97
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Houston Community College nationally (rank #1287), regardless of size or state.
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN
National Rank #1286
University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME
National Rank #1288
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Cincinnati, OH
National Rank #1285
Cowley County Community College
Arkansas City, KS
National Rank #1289
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
National Rank #1284
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houston Community College safe?
Houston Community College has a safety score of 0.46 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,287 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Houston Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Houston Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TX.
Does Houston 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 Houston Community College's Safety Profile
Houston Community College in Houston, TX enrolls 49,749 students and has a safety score of 0.46 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1287 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 7 in 2022 to 13 in 2023.
What this means for you
Houston Community College's 0.46 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Houston 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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