Safety Score
1.05 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Colorado Springs, CO · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Pikes Peak State 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 12,388-student campus.
- 1.05
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,613
- Rank of 3,050
- #20
- CO rank
- 12,388
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Pikes Peak State College reports 1.05 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,613 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 51% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.05
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,613
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 51%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 9
- 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
Pikes Peak State College increased from 4 to 9 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 changesPikes Peak State College is a Public institution located in Colorado Springs, CO, enrolling approximately 12,388 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 14 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CO, it ranks #20 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 12,388 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 Pikes Peak State College is "Aggravated Assault" with 6 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CO averaging 1.56 incidents per 1,000 students, Pikes Peak State College reports 33% 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 36 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
#1613
See peer comparison
State Rank (CO)
#20
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
9
across 11 crime categories
Where Pikes Peak State College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 51% 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
Pikes Peak State College percentile rank 47.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1613 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Pikes Peak State College reports 33% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $4,510
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $17,110
- Avg Net Price
- $6,007
- Median Debt
- $9,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 30%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 22%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $35,799
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $40,796
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 55%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyPikes Peak State College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 800% (1 → 9 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 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
36 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 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 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 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 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
Pikes Peak State 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
Pikes Peak State College
1.05 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Santa Barbara City College
0.81 incidents / 1,000 students
KY
Campbellsville University
0.72 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA · 12,345 enrolled
Safety Score 0.81
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY · 12,451 enrolled
Safety Score 0.72
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL · 12,290 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Kirtland Afb, NM · 12,268 enrolled
Safety Score 0.08
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH · 12,266 enrolled
Safety Score 6.20
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Pikes Peak State College nationally (rank #1613), regardless of size or state.
Grace Christian University
Wyoming, MI
National Rank #1612
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
National Rank #1614
Universal Technical Institute-West Texas
Austin, TX
National Rank #1611
Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA
National Rank #1615
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ
National Rank #1610
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pikes Peak State College safe?
Pikes Peak State College has a safety score of 1.05 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,613 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Pikes Peak State College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Pikes Peak State College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CO.
Does Pikes Peak State 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 Pikes Peak State College's Safety Profile
Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs, CO enrolls 12,388 students and has a safety score of 1.05 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1613 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 4 in 2022 to 9 in 2023.
What this means for you
Pikes Peak State College's 1.05 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Pikes Peak State 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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