Safety Score
9.20 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Roxbury Crossing, MA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Roxbury 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 1,631-student campus.
- 9.20
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,860
- Rank of 3,050
- #78
- MA rank
- 1,631
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Roxbury Community College reports 9.20 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,860 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 9.20
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,860
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 12
- 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
Roxbury Community College increased from 3 to 12 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 changesRoxbury Community College is a Public institution located in Roxbury Crossing, MA, enrolling approximately 1,631 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 21 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MA, it ranks #78 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,631 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 Roxbury Community College is "Burglary" with 12 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MA averaging 0.98 incidents per 1,000 students, Roxbury Community College reports 838% 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.
National Rank
#2860
See peer comparison
State Rank (MA)
#78
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
12
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Roxbury Community College percentile rank 6.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2860 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Roxbury Community College reports 838% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $6,024
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $11,328
- Avg Net Price
- $12,244
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 57%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $40,823
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $38,773
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyRoxbury Community College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 100% (6 → 12 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 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
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 1 | 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 |
Roxbury 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).
MA
Roxbury Community College
9.20 incidents / 1,000 students
IA
Southwestern Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
WV
Glenville State University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Southwestern Community College
Creston, IA · 1,633 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Glenville State University
Glenville, WV · 1,633 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Trinidad State College
Trinidad, CO · 1,636 enrolled
Safety Score 1.22
Touro University Nevada
Henderson, NV · 1,625 enrolled
Safety Score 1.85
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH · 1,637 enrolled
Safety Score 1.83
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Roxbury Community College nationally (rank #2860), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roxbury Community College safe?
Roxbury Community College has a safety score of 9.20 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,860 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Roxbury Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Roxbury Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MA.
Does Roxbury 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 Roxbury Community College's Safety Profile
Roxbury Community College in Roxbury Crossing, MA enrolls 1,631 students and has a safety score of 9.20 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2860 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 3 in 2022 to 12 in 2023.
What this means for you
Roxbury Community College's 9.20 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Roxbury 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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