Safety Score
0.39 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
CA Public 2-year Clery Act 2026 data
Riverside City College — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
Riverside, CA · 20,437 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 35 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 0.39 per 1,000 students · national rank #1242.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 20,437 enrolled
Riverside City College is a Public institution located in Riverside, CA, enrolling approximately 20,437 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 35 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 0.39 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #1242 nationally and #150 within CA.
Riverside City College reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 35 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 0.39 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #1242 and #150 within CA out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 20,437 enrolled students, this campus sits in the large research university bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Riverside City College is "burglary" with 17 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is declining — moving from 9 in 2021 to 7 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 2.06 incidents per 1,000 students, Riverside City College reports 81% 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
#1242
Above-average safety
State Rank (CA)
#150
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
7
across 11 crime categories
Safety Percentile
Riverside City College percentile rank 78.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1242 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Riverside City College reports 81% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $1,428
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $12,498
- Avg Net Price
- $8,377
- Median Debt
- $8,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 34%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $32,779
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $41,091
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 86200%
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 | 1 | 0 |
| arson | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| burglary | 4 | 9 | 4 |
| fondling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| motor_vehicle_theft | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| negligent_manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| robbery | 1 | 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 | 26 | 0 |
| liquor | 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| weapons | 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| liquor | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| weapons | 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| drugs | 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| weapons | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
Riverside City 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.
CA
Riverside City College
0.39% top marginal rate
IN
Ball State University
3.38% top marginal rate
DC
Georgetown University
2.40% top marginal rate
Similar Institutions
Ball State University
MUNCIE, IN · 20,440 enrolled
Safety Score 3.38
Georgetown University
WASHINGTON, DC · 20,392 enrolled
Safety Score 2.40
Portland State University
PORTLAND, OR · 20,519 enrolled
Safety Score 4.09
Florida State College at Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL · 20,530 enrolled
Safety Score 0.39
University of the Cumberlands
WILLIAMSBURG, KY · 20,327 enrolled
Safety Score 0.05
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Riverside City College safe?
Riverside City College has a safety score of 0.39 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1242 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Riverside City College?
Riverside City 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 Riverside City 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 Riverside City College compare to similar schools?
Riverside City College is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within CA. 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 Riverside City 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 Riverside City College's Safety Profile
Riverside City College in Riverside, CA enrolls 20,437 students and has a safety score of 0.39 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1242 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 19 in 2022 to 7 in 2023.
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