Lakewood, CO · Clery Act 2023 · Private For-Profit

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

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 1,888-student campus.

0.53
Incidents / 1k students
#1,339
Rank of 3,050
#12
CO rank
1,888
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design reports 0.53 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,339 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

0.53
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,339
of 3,050 ranked nationally
1
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

-1 reported incidents

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design decreased from 2 to 1 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 changes

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is a Private For-Profit institution located in Lakewood, CO, enrolling approximately 1,888 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 3 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CO, it ranks #12 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,888 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 Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is "Aggravated Assault" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CO averaging 0.42 incidents per 1,000 students, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design reports 25% more 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 Score

0.53 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1339

Above-average safety

State Rank (CO)

#12

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

1

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design percentile rank 56.1%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1339 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design reports 25% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$20,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,190
Avg Net Price
$32,363
Median Debt
$31,000
Pell Grant Recipients
48%
How does this cost rank in CO? →

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
34%
Retention Rate
54%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$30,280
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,958
Loan Repayment (3yr)
64%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design: on-campus incidents by year

Rising

-10123 202120222023 0 1 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 010
Arson 000
Burglary 100
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 010
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design 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).

Selected

CO

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

0.53 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,339
Enrollment
1,888
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Southeastern Technical College
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Safety Score 0.00
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Shelby, NC · 1,890 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Kent State University at Tuscarawas
New Philadelphia, OH · 1,885 enrolled
Safety Score 0.53
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA · 1,894 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla
Ramey, PR · 1,894 enrolled
Safety Score 1.58

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design nationally (rank #1339), regardless of size or state.

Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL
National Rank #1338
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Wichita, KS
National Rank #1340
University of Houston-Victoria
Victoria, TX
National Rank #1337
Kent State University at Tuscarawas
New Philadelphia, OH
National Rank #1341
Ventura College
Ventura, CA
National Rank #1336

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design safe?
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design has a safety score of 0.53 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,339 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CO.
Does Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design 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 Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design's Safety Profile

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Lakewood, CO enrolls 1,888 students and has a safety score of 0.53 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1339 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 2 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.

What this means for you

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design's 0.53 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

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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