Safety Score
2.67 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Pittsburg, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Los Medanos 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 8,230-student campus.
- 2.67
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,186
- Rank of 3,050
- #239
- CA rank
- 8,230
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Los Medanos College reports 2.67 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,186 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 71% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.67
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,186
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 71%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 22
- 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
Los Medanos College increased from 9 to 22 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 changesLos Medanos College is a Public institution located in Pittsburg, CA, enrolling approximately 8,230 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 43 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #239 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 8,230 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 Los Medanos College is "Burglary" with 31 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 1.70 incidents per 1,000 students, Los Medanos College reports 57% more 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 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
#2186
See peer comparison
State Rank (CA)
#239
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
22
across 11 crime categories
Where Los Medanos College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
3 safer than 29% 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
Los Medanos College percentile rank 28.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2186 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Los Medanos College reports 57% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $1,312
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $10,320
- Avg Net Price
- $7,443
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 29%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $35,606
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $42,454
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyLos Medanos College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 83% (12 → 22 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 13 | 9 | 9 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 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
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Los Medanos 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).
CA
Los Medanos College
2.67 incidents / 1,000 students
IN
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
TN
South College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses
Fort Wayne, IN · 8,230 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
South College
Knoxville, TN · 8,234 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN · 8,248 enrolled
Safety Score 1.45
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX · 8,211 enrolled
Safety Score 4.02
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA · 8,249 enrolled
Safety Score 3.03
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Los Medanos College nationally (rank #2186), regardless of size or state.
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY
National Rank #2185
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
National Rank #2187
United Education Institute-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
National Rank #2184
University of Connecticut-Stamford
Stamford, CT
National Rank #2188
Enterprise State Community College
Enterprise, AL
National Rank #2183
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Los Medanos College safe?
Los Medanos College has a safety score of 2.67 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,186 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Los Medanos College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Los Medanos College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does Los Medanos 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 Los Medanos College's Safety Profile
Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, CA enrolls 8,230 students and has a safety score of 2.67 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2186 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 9 in 2022 to 22 in 2023.
What this means for you
Los Medanos College's 2.67 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Los Medanos 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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