Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Phoenix, AZ · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Paradise Valley 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 5,880-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #686
- Rank of 3,050
- #14
- AZ rank
- 5,880
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Paradise Valley Community College reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #686 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 82% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #686
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 82%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 0
- 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
Paradise Valley Community College was unchanged from 0 to 0 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 changesParadise Valley Community College is a Public institution located in Phoenix, AZ, enrolling approximately 5,880 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 1 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within AZ, it ranks #14 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 5,880 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 Paradise Valley Community College is "Burglary" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in AZ averaging 0.61 incidents per 1,000 students, Paradise Valley Community College reports 100% 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 18 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
#686
Above-average safety
State Rank (AZ)
#14
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where Paradise Valley Community College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 82% 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
Paradise Valley Community College percentile rank 77.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #686 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Paradise Valley Community College reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $2,358
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $8,958
- Avg Net Price
- $12,180
- Median Debt
- $6,995
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 18%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 19%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $41,597
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $47,196
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyParadise Valley Community College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 100% (1 → 0 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 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
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Paradise Valley 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).
AZ
Paradise Valley Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
LA
South Louisiana Community College
0.17 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Gaston College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA · 5,887 enrolled
Safety Score 0.17
Gaston College
Dallas, NC · 5,871 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX · 5,899 enrolled
Safety Score 1.86
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL · 5,859 enrolled
Safety Score 0.85
St Charles Community College
Cottleville, MO · 5,902 enrolled
Safety Score 0.17
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Paradise Valley Community College nationally (rank #686), regardless of size or state.
Caribbean University-Ponce
Ponce, PR
National Rank #685
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ
National Rank #687
Luna Community College
Las Vegas, NM
National Rank #684
Canadian Valley Technology Center
El Reno, OK
National Rank #688
Metro Technology Centers
Oklahoma City, OK
National Rank #683
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paradise Valley Community College safe?
Paradise Valley Community College has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #686 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Paradise Valley Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Paradise Valley Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in AZ.
Does Paradise Valley 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 Paradise Valley Community College's Safety Profile
Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix, AZ enrolls 5,880 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #686 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.
What this means for you
Paradise Valley Community College's 0.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Paradise Valley Community 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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