Safety Score
1.02 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Fort Dodge, IA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Iowa Central 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 4,909-student campus.
- 1.02
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,601
- Rank of 3,050
- #22
- IA rank
- 4,909
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Iowa Central Community College reports 1.02 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,601 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 51% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.02
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,601
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 51%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 5
- 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
Iowa Central Community College increased from 4 to 5 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 changesIowa Central Community College is a Public institution located in Fort Dodge, IA, enrolling approximately 4,909 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 18 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IA, it ranks #22 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 4,909 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 Iowa Central Community College is "Rape" with 10 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IA averaging 1.38 incidents per 1,000 students, Iowa Central Community College reports 26% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 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
#1601
See peer comparison
State Rank (IA)
#22
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
5
across 11 crime categories
Where Iowa Central Community College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 51% 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
Iowa Central Community College percentile rank 47.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1601 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Iowa Central Community College reports 26% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $5,496
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $7,788
- Avg Net Price
- $9,328
- Median Debt
- $11,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 35%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $35,830
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $42,046
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 65%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyIowa Central Community College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 44% (9 → 5 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 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
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 2 | 19 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 41 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 27 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 56 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 2 | 5 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 9 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 25 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Iowa Central 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).
IA
Iowa Central Community College
1.02 incidents / 1,000 students
GA
Dalton State College
2.65 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
1.64 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA · 4,902 enrolled
Safety Score 2.65
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX · 4,890 enrolled
Safety Score 1.64
Linn-Benton Community College
Albany, OR · 4,881 enrolled
Safety Score 0.20
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS · 4,937 enrolled
Safety Score 0.61
Porterville College
Porterville, CA · 4,939 enrolled
Safety Score 1.82
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Iowa Central Community College nationally (rank #1601), regardless of size or state.
Erskine College
Due West, SC
National Rank #1600
California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
National Rank #1602
Weber State University
Ogden, UT
National Rank #1599
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
National Rank #1603
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA
National Rank #1598
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Iowa Central Community College safe?
Iowa Central Community College has a safety score of 1.02 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,601 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Iowa Central Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Iowa Central Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IA.
Does Iowa Central Community College have fire safety data?
Yes. Iowa Central 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 Iowa Central Community College's Safety Profile
Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, IA enrolls 4,909 students and has a safety score of 1.02 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1601 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 4 in 2022 to 5 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Iowa Central Community College's 1.02 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Iowa Central 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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