Safety Score
0.49 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
IA Public 2-year Clery Act 2026 data
Iowa Lakes Community College — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
Estherville, IA · 2,024 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 3 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 0.49 per 1,000 students · national rank #1312.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 2,024 enrolled
Iowa Lakes Community College is a Public institution located in Estherville, IA, enrolling approximately 2,024 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 3 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 0.49 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #1312 nationally and #14 within IA.
Iowa Lakes Community College reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 3 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 0.49 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #1312 and #14 within IA out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 2,024 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 Lakes Community College is "arson" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is stable — moving from 1 in 2021 to 1 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IA averaging 0.49 incidents per 1,000 students, Iowa Lakes Community College reports 0% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 13 reporting years for on-campus residential facilities, logging 4 total fires. 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. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.
National Rank
#1312
Above-average safety
State Rank (IA)
#14
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Safety Percentile
Iowa Lakes Community College percentile rank 76.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1312 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Iowa Lakes Community College reports 0% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $7,392
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $7,872
- Avg Net Price
- $13,933
- Median Debt
- $12,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 19%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $37,209
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $43,108
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 176600%
Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only| Crime Type | 2023 (On-Campus) | 2022 (On-Campus) | 2021 (On-Campus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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
Fire Safety
| Year | Total Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
45 category-year recordsLiquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 45 reported records
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 17 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 8 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
Iowa Lakes Community College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.
IA
Iowa Lakes Community College
0.49% top marginal rate
CA
Dominican University of California
2.47% top marginal rate
OK
Canadian Valley Technology Center
0.00% top marginal rate
Similar Institutions
Dominican University of California
SAN RAFAEL, CA · 2,026 enrolled
Safety Score 2.47
Canadian Valley Technology Center
El Reno, OK · 2,026 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Minnesota State College Southeast
WINONA, MN · 2,020 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
MALVERN, AR · 2,028 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Kent State University at Trumbull
WARREN, OH · 2,029 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Iowa Lakes Community College safe?
Iowa Lakes Community College has a safety score of 0.49 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1312 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Iowa Lakes Community College?
Iowa Lakes Community College reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Iowa Lakes Community College?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Iowa Lakes Community College compare to similar schools?
Iowa Lakes Community College is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within IA. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does Iowa Lakes Community College have fire safety data?
Yes. Iowa Lakes 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 Lakes Community College's Safety Profile
Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, IA enrolls 2,024 students and has a safety score of 0.49 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1312 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents remained at 1 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
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