Safety Score
2.39 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Seattle, WA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
North Seattle 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 5,017-student campus.
- 2.39
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,114
- Rank of 3,050
- #37
- WA rank
- 5,017
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
North Seattle College reports 2.39 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,114 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 69% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.39
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,114
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 69%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 12
- 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
North Seattle College decreased from 18 to 12 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 changesNorth Seattle College is a Public institution located in Seattle, WA, enrolling approximately 5,017 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 39 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WA, it ranks #37 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 5,017 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 North Seattle College is "Burglary" with 33 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WA averaging 1.39 incidents per 1,000 students, North Seattle College reports 72% 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
#2114
See peer comparison
State Rank (WA)
#37
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
12
across 11 crime categories
Where North Seattle College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 31% 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
North Seattle College percentile rank 30.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2114 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
North Seattle College reports 72% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $5,238
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $5,796
- Avg Net Price
- $10,740
- Median Debt
- $15,458
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 14%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 33%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $46,383
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $47,728
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyNorth Seattle College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 33% (9 → 12 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 9 | 17 | 7 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
North Seattle 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).
WA
North Seattle College
2.39 incidents / 1,000 students
MA
Massasoit Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
SC
Piedmont Technical College
0.20 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA · 5,029 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC · 4,999 enrolled
Safety Score 0.20
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly, MO · 4,997 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN · 5,047 enrolled
Safety Score 0.59
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, TX · 5,048 enrolled
Safety Score 6.14
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest North Seattle College nationally (rank #2114), regardless of size or state.
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
National Rank #2113
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
National Rank #2115
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA
National Rank #2112
Lake Superior State University
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
National Rank #2116
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Memphis, TN
National Rank #2111
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Seattle College safe?
North Seattle College has a safety score of 2.39 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,114 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at North Seattle College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does North Seattle College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WA.
Does North Seattle 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 North Seattle College's Safety Profile
North Seattle College in Seattle, WA enrolls 5,017 students and has a safety score of 2.39 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2114 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 18 in 2022 to 12 in 2023.
What this means for you
North Seattle College's 2.39 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh North Seattle 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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