Safety Score
0.84 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
MN Public 2-year Clery Act 2026 data
Riverland Community College — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
Austin, MN · 3,591 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 7 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 0.84 per 1,000 students · national rank #1516.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 3,591 enrolled
Riverland Community College is a Public institution located in Austin, MN, enrolling approximately 3,591 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 7 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 0.84 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #1516 nationally and #32 within MN.
Riverland Community College reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 7 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 0.84 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #1516 and #32 within MN out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 3,591 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 Riverland Community College is "burglary" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is stable — moving from 2 in 2021 to 2 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MN averaging 3.28 incidents per 1,000 students, Riverland Community College reports 75% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. 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. 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
#1516
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State Rank (MN)
#32
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Safety Percentile
Riverland Community College percentile rank 73.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1516 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Riverland Community College reports 75% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $6,298
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $6,298
- Avg Net Price
- $7,427
- Median Debt
- $12,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 24%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $41,043
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $45,247
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 178700%
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
Fire Safety
| Year | Total Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
27 category-year recordsLiquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 27 reported records
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 5 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| weapons | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 0 | 4 |
| 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 |
Riverland 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.
MN
Riverland Community College
0.84% top marginal rate
CA
Coalinga College
0.00% top marginal rate
RI
Bryant University
3.62% top marginal rate
Similar Institutions
Coalinga College
Coalinga, CA · 3,592 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Bryant University
SMITHFIELD, RI · 3,592 enrolled
Safety Score 3.62
Marian University
INDIANAPOLIS, IN · 3,586 enrolled
Safety Score 3.90
Tiffin University
TIFFIN, OH · 3,598 enrolled
Safety Score 7.78
Savannah Technical College
SAVANNAH, GA · 3,581 enrolled
Safety Score 1.12
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Riverland Community College safe?
Riverland Community College has a safety score of 0.84 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1516 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Riverland Community College?
Riverland 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 Riverland 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 Riverland Community College compare to similar schools?
Riverland Community College is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within MN. 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 Riverland Community College have fire safety data?
Yes. Riverland Community College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Riverland Community College's Safety Profile
Riverland Community College in Austin, MN enrolls 3,591 students and has a safety score of 0.84 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1516 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
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 decreased from 3 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
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