Safety Score
0.37 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Baytown, TX · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Lee 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 8,143-student campus.
- 0.37
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,215
- Rank of 3,050
- #68
- TX rank
- 8,143
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Lee College reports 0.37 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,215 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 68% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.37
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,215
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 68%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 3
- 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
Lee College increased from 2 to 3 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 changesLee College is a Public institution located in Baytown, TX, enrolling approximately 8,143 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 6 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TX, it ranks #68 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 8,143 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 Lee College is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 4 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TX averaging 1.53 incidents per 1,000 students, Lee College reports 76% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 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
#1215
Above-average safety
State Rank (TX)
#68
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Where Lee 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 68% 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
Lee College percentile rank 60.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1215 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Lee College reports 76% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $2,520
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $5,190
- Avg Net Price
- $6,879
- Median Debt
- $7,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 35%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $37,219
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $42,178
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 58%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyLee College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 200% (1 → 3 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 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 | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 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 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Lee 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
Lee College
0.37 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Duquesne University
2.33 incidents / 1,000 students
AR
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
0.86 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA · 8,137 enrolled
Safety Score 2.33
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · 8,158 enrolled
Safety Score 0.86
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY · 8,112 enrolled
Safety Score 3.45
Reedley College
Reedley, CA · 8,174 enrolled
Safety Score 0.73
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA · 8,111 enrolled
Safety Score 0.25
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Lee College nationally (rank #1215), regardless of size or state.
SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY
National Rank #1214
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR
National Rank #1216
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS
National Rank #1213
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH
National Rank #1217
Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK
National Rank #1212
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lee College safe?
Lee College has a safety score of 0.37 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,215 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Lee College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Lee College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TX.
Does Lee College have fire safety data?
Yes. Lee College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Lee College's Safety Profile
Lee College in Baytown, TX enrolls 8,143 students and has a safety score of 0.37 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1215 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 2 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Lee College's 0.37 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Lee 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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