East Garden City, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Nassau 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 11,984-student campus.

0.58
Incidents / 1k students
#1,371
Rank of 3,050
#82
NY rank
11,984
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Nassau Community College reports 0.58 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,371 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 60% of ranked campuses its size.

0.58
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,371
of 3,050 ranked nationally
60%
safer than ranked campuses its size
4
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

+2 reported incidents

Nassau Community College increased from 2 to 4 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 changes

Nassau Community College is a Public institution located in East Garden City, NY, enrolling approximately 11,984 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 6 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #82 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 11,984 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 Nassau Community College is "Aggravated Assault" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 1.22 incidents per 1,000 students, Nassau Community College reports 52% fewer 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.

Safety Score

0.58 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1371

Above-average safety

State Rank (NY)

#82

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

4

across 11 crime categories

Where Nassau 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 most safer than 60% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). This entry sits in this band. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Above this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Nassau Community College percentile rank 55.0%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1371 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Nassau Community College reports 52% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$6,330
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,130
Avg Net Price
$7,095
Median Debt
$10,500
Pell Grant Recipients
39%
How does this cost rank in NY? →

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$37,124
Median Earnings (10yr)
$48,248
Loan Repayment (3yr)
55%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Nassau Community College: on-campus incidents by year

Rising

-20246 202120222023 0 4 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 200
Arson 010
Burglary 200
Fondling 010
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 23
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 1 1
Drugs 2022 0 42
Liquor 2022 0 1
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 20
Liquor 2021 0 2
Weapons 2021 0 0

Nassau 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).

Selected

NY

Nassau Community College

0.58 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,371
Enrollment
11,984
Data year
2023

TX

Tyler Junior College

1.09 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,642
Enrollment
11,977
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CA · 11,979 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX · 11,977 enrolled
Safety Score 1.09
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA · 11,994 enrolled
Safety Score 0.67
Texas A & M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX · 12,013 enrolled
Safety Score 4.08
Touro University
New York City, NY · 11,953 enrolled
Safety Score 0.25

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Nassau Community College nationally (rank #1371), regardless of size or state.

CUNY New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY
National Rank #1370
CUNY Queensborough Community College
Bayside, NY
National Rank #1372
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC
National Rank #1369
Texas A & M International University
Laredo, TX
National Rank #1373
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
National Rank #1368

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nassau Community College safe?
Nassau Community College has a safety score of 0.58 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,371 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Nassau Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Nassau Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does Nassau Community 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 Nassau Community College's Safety Profile

Nassau Community College in East Garden City, NY enrolls 11,984 students and has a safety score of 0.58 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1371 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 4 in 2023.

What this means for you

Nassau Community College's 0.58 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

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

Every figure on PlainCampus is rendered directly from federal Clery Act source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal Clery Act source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

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