Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
NC Public 2-year Clery Act 2026 data
Richmond Community College — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
Hamlet, NC · 2,411 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 0 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 0.00 per 1,000 students · national rank #431.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 2,411 enrolled
Richmond Community College is a Public institution located in Hamlet, NC, enrolling approximately 2,411 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #431 nationally and #29 within NC.
Richmond Community College reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #431 and #29 within NC out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 2,411 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 Richmond Community College is "aggravated_assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is stable — moving from 0 in 2021 to 0 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NC averaging 0.50 incidents per 1,000 students, Richmond 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 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. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.
National Rank
#431
Top 500 nationally
State Rank (NC)
#29
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety Percentile
Richmond Community College percentile rank 92.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #431 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Richmond Community College reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $1,956
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $6,564
- Avg Net Price
- $5,071
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 31%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $27,720
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $29,951
Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only| Crime Type | 2023 (On-Campus) | 2022 (On-Campus) | 2021 (On-Campus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| aggravated_assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| motor_vehicle_theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| murder | 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 recordsLiquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Richmond Community College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.
NC
Richmond Community College
0.00% top marginal rate
WA
Lower Columbia College
0.00% top marginal rate
PA
Immaculata University
0.42% top marginal rate
Similar Institutions
Lower Columbia College
LONGVIEW, WA · 2,412 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Immaculata University
IMMACULATA, PA · 2,407 enrolled
Safety Score 0.42
River Parishes Community College
Gonzales, LA · 2,406 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Chamberlain University-Texas
Houston, TX · 2,416 enrolled
Safety Score 0.41
Wilkes Community College
WILKESBORO, NC · 2,405 enrolled
Safety Score 1.66
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Richmond Community College safe?
Richmond Community College has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #431 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at Richmond Community College?
Richmond Community College reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Richmond Community College?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Richmond Community College compare to similar schools?
Richmond Community College is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within NC. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does Richmond 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 Richmond Community College's Safety Profile
Richmond Community College in Hamlet, NC enrolls 2,411 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #431 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.
Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.
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