Syracuse, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Onondaga 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 8,112-student campus.

3.45
Incidents / 1k students
#2,368
Rank of 3,050
#145
NY rank
8,112
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Onondaga Community College reports 3.45 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,368 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 78% of ranked campuses its size.

3.45
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,368
of 3,050 ranked nationally
78%
report fewer incidents than this campus
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

+5 reported incidents

Onondaga Community College increased from 8 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 changes

Onondaga Community College is a Public institution located in Syracuse, NY, enrolling approximately 8,112 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 23 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #145 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 8,112 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 Onondaga Community College is "Fondling" with 12 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 2.64 incidents per 1,000 students, Onondaga Community College reports 31% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 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.

Safety Score

3.45 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2368

See peer comparison

State Rank (NY)

#145

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

13

across 11 crime categories

Where Onondaga Community 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 22% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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

Onondaga Community College percentile rank 22.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2368 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Onondaga Community College reports 31% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$6,102
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,392
Avg Net Price
$8,562
Median Debt
$10,000
Pell Grant Recipients
28%
How does this cost rank in NY? →

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$34,215
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,190
Loan Repayment (3yr)
61%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Onondaga Community College: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 550% (2 → 13 incidents)

051015 202120222023 2 13 ▲ +550.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 110
Burglary 100
Fondling 921
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 010
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 231
Robbery 010
Statutory Rape 000

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 2 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

27 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
27 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 1 88
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 30
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 1 3
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 33
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 19
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 3
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0

Onondaga 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

Onondaga Community College

3.45 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,368
Enrollment
8,112
Data year
2023

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Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Onondaga Community College nationally (rank #2368), regardless of size or state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Onondaga Community College safe?
Onondaga Community College has a safety score of 3.45 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,368 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Onondaga Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Onondaga Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does Onondaga Community College have fire safety data?
Yes. Onondaga Community College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Onondaga Community College's Safety Profile

Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, NY enrolls 8,112 students and has a safety score of 3.45 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2368 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 8 in 2022 to 13 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Onondaga Community College's 3.45 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

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