Safety Score
2.93 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Aurora, CO · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Pickens Technical 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 1,025-student campus.
- 2.93
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,238
- Rank of 3,050
- #30
- CO rank
- 1,025
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Pickens Technical College reports 2.93 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,238 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 2.93
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,238
- 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
Pickens Technical College increased from 1 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 changesPickens Technical College is a Public institution located in Aurora, CO, enrolling approximately 1,025 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 3 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CO, it ranks #30 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,025 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 Pickens Technical College is "Burglary" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CO averaging 0.39 incidents per 1,000 students, Pickens Technical College reports 650% 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
#2238
See peer comparison
State Rank (CO)
#30
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Pickens Technical College percentile rank 26.6%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2238 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Pickens Technical College reports 650% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $5,140
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $9,250
- Avg Net Price
- $6,600
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 31%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $36,111
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $39,210
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyPickens Technical College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 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
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 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Pickens Technical 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).
CO
Pickens Technical College
2.93 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
MTI College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
IA
Clarke University
1.95 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
MTI College
Sacramento, CA · 1,025 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Clarke University
Dubuque, IA · 1,025 enrolled
Safety Score 1.95
Mayville State University
Mayville, ND · 1,025 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
The College of Health Care Professions-Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX · 1,025 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Mid-America Technology Center
Wayne, OK · 1,024 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Pickens Technical College nationally (rank #2238), regardless of size or state.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA
National Rank #2237
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA
National Rank #2239
Ellsworth Community College
Iowa Falls, IA
National Rank #2236
Rutgers University-Camden
Camden, NJ
National Rank #2240
Northwestern Technological Institute
Southfield, MI
National Rank #2235
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pickens Technical College safe?
Pickens Technical College has a safety score of 2.93 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,238 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Pickens Technical College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Pickens Technical College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CO.
Does Pickens Technical 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 Pickens Technical College's Safety Profile
Pickens Technical College in Aurora, CO enrolls 1,025 students and has a safety score of 2.93 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2238 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 1 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.
What this means for you
Pickens Technical College's 2.93 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Pickens Technical 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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