Safety Score
1.09 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Port Angeles, WA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Peninsula 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 1,837-student campus.
- 1.09
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,645
- Rank of 3,050
- #22
- WA rank
- 1,837
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Peninsula College reports 1.09 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,645 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 1.09
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,645
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 2
- 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
Peninsula College was unchanged from 2 to 2 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 changesPeninsula College is a Public institution located in Port Angeles, WA, enrolling approximately 1,837 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 6 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WA, it ranks #22 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,837 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Peninsula College is "Burglary" with 6 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WA averaging 5.34 incidents per 1,000 students, Peninsula College reports 80% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. 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.
National Rank
#1645
See peer comparison
State Rank (WA)
#22
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Peninsula College percentile rank 46.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1645 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Peninsula College reports 80% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $4,718
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $5,270
- Avg Net Price
- $9,246
- Median Debt
- $15,786
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 32%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 39%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $34,154
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $37,078
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 46%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyPeninsula College: on-campus incidents by year
Stable 0% (2 → 2 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 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
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 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 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Peninsula 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
Peninsula College
1.09 incidents / 1,000 students
AZ
Dine College
5.45 incidents / 1,000 students
MD
Notre Dame of Maryland University
2.72 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Dine College
Tsaile, AZ · 1,836 enrolled
Safety Score 5.45
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD · 1,836 enrolled
Safety Score 2.72
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC · 1,835 enrolled
Safety Score 7.08
Roanoke College
Salem, VA · 1,835 enrolled
Safety Score 3.27
Piedmont University
Demorest, GA · 1,840 enrolled
Safety Score 8.15
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Peninsula College nationally (rank #1645), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peninsula College safe?
Peninsula College has a safety score of 1.09 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,645 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Peninsula College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Peninsula College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WA.
Does Peninsula College have fire safety data?
Yes. Peninsula College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Peninsula College's Safety Profile
Peninsula College in Port Angeles, WA enrolls 1,837 students and has a safety score of 1.09 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1645 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 2 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Peninsula College's 1.09 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Peninsula 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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