Safety Score
1.08 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Lee'S Summit, MO · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
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 12,994-student campus.
- 1.08
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,634
- Rank of 3,050
- #25
- MO rank
- 12,994
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City reports 1.08 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,634 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 50% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.08
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,634
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 50%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 13
- 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
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City increased from 6 to 13 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 changesMetropolitan Community College-Kansas City is a Public institution located in Lee'S Summit, MO, enrolling approximately 12,994 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 30 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MO, it ranks #25 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 12,994 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 Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 22 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MO averaging 0.48 incidents per 1,000 students, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City reports 126% 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 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.
National Rank
#1634
See peer comparison
State Rank (MO)
#25
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
13
across 11 crime categories
Where Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 50% 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
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City percentile rank 46.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1634 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City reports 126% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $3,630
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $9,600
- Avg Net Price
- $8,398
- Median Debt
- $10,073
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 31%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $35,026
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $40,796
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 58%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyMetropolitan Community College-Kansas City: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 18% (11 → 13 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 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
45 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 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 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City 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).
MO
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
1.08 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
San Bernardino Valley College
0.85 incidents / 1,000 students
NJ
New Jersey Institute of Technology
0.54 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA · 12,982 enrolled
Safety Score 0.85
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ · 13,007 enrolled
Safety Score 0.54
American University
Washington, DC · 13,019 enrolled
Safety Score 0.77
Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA · 12,937 enrolled
Safety Score 0.15
Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA · 12,931 enrolled
Safety Score 0.08
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City nationally (rank #1634), regardless of size or state.
Caribbean University-Bayamon
Bayamon, PR
National Rank #1633
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
National Rank #1635
UEI College-Ontario
Ontario, CA
National Rank #1632
Providence College
Providence, RI
National Rank #1636
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS
National Rank #1631
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City safe?
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City has a safety score of 1.08 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,634 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MO.
Does Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City 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 Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City's Safety Profile
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City in Lee'S Summit, MO enrolls 12,994 students and has a safety score of 1.08 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1634 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 6 in 2022 to 13 in 2023.
What this means for you
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City's 1.08 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City 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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