Safety Score
14.62 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Independence, KS · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Independence 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 821-student campus.
- 14.62
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,973
- Rank of 3,050
- #49
- KS rank
- 821
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Independence Community College reports 14.62 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,973 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 14.62
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,973
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 10
- 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
Independence Community College increased from 6 to 10 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 changesIndependence Community College is a Public institution located in Independence, KS, enrolling approximately 821 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 22 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within KS, it ranks #49 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 821 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Independence Community College is "Burglary" with 7 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in KS averaging 4.87 incidents per 1,000 students, Independence Community College reports 200% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 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.
Independence Community College's safety score of 14.62 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 2.5% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is higher than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. As our methodology explains, a higher reported rate can reflect a more active reporting culture rather than a more dangerous campus, and does not by itself indicate the actual likelihood of experiencing a crime.
National Rank
#2973
See peer comparison
State Rank (KS)
#49
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
10
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Independence Community College percentile rank 2.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2973 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Independence Community College reports 200% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $4,560
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $4,950
- Avg Net Price
- $3,265
- Median Debt
- $6,115
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 37%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $29,674
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $34,941
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 55%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyIndependence Community College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 67% (6 → 10 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fondling | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 23 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 16 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 27 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 7 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Independence 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).
KS
Independence Community College
14.62 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
FL
Lake Technical College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA · 820 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Lake Technical College
Eustis, FL · 822 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Lane College
Jackson, TN · 822 enrolled
Safety Score 24.33
Douglas J Aveda Institute
East Lansing, MI · 822 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Martin Community College
Williamston, NC · 819 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Independence Community College nationally (rank #2973), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Independence Community College safe?
Independence Community College has a safety score of 14.62 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,973 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Independence Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Independence Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in KS.
Does Independence Community College have fire safety data?
Yes. Independence Community College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Independence Community College's Safety Profile
Independence Community College in Independence, KS enrolls 821 students and has a safety score of 14.62 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2973 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 6 in 2022 to 10 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Independence Community College's 14.62 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Independence 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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