Safety Score
0.95 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Lakewood, CO · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Red Rocks 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 7,382-student campus.
- 0.95
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,561
- Rank of 3,050
- #17
- CO rank
- 7,382
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Red Rocks Community College reports 0.95 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,561 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 53% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.95
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,561
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 53%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 7
- 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
Red Rocks Community College decreased from 19 to 7 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 changesRed Rocks Community College is a Public institution located in Lakewood, CO, enrolling approximately 7,382 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 28 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CO, it ranks #17 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 7,382 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 Red Rocks Community College is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 23 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CO averaging 1.93 incidents per 1,000 students, Red Rocks Community College reports 51% 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
#1561
See peer comparison
State Rank (CO)
#17
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
7
across 11 crime categories
Where Red Rocks Community 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 53% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Red Rocks Community College percentile rank 48.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1561 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Red Rocks Community College reports 51% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $4,859
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $17,459
- Avg Net Price
- $9,044
- Median Debt
- $9,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 17%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 35%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $41,495
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $46,288
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 58%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyRed Rocks Community College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 250% (2 → 7 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 18 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 6 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 1 | 3 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Red Rocks 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).
CO
Red Rocks Community College
0.95 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Pitt Community College
0.68 incidents / 1,000 students
WA
Green River College
2.45 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC · 7,371 enrolled
Safety Score 0.68
Green River College
Auburn, WA · 7,361 enrolled
Safety Score 2.45
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY · 7,406 enrolled
Safety Score 3.51
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA · 7,353 enrolled
Safety Score 2.99
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC · 7,353 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Red Rocks Community College nationally (rank #1561), regardless of size or state.
Kent State University at East Liverpool
East Liverpool, OH
National Rank #1560
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
National Rank #1562
Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
National Rank #1559
Greenville University
Greenville, IL
National Rank #1563
Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville
Nashville, TN
National Rank #1558
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red Rocks Community College safe?
Red Rocks Community College has a safety score of 0.95 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,561 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Red Rocks Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Red Rocks Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CO.
Does Red Rocks 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 Red Rocks Community College's Safety Profile
Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood, CO enrolls 7,382 students and has a safety score of 0.95 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1561 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 19 in 2022 to 7 in 2023.
What this means for you
Red Rocks Community College's 0.95 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Red Rocks 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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