Orange, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Santiago Canyon 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 11,979-student campus.

0.00
Incidents / 1k students
#720
Rank of 3,050
#56
CA rank
11,979
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Santiago Canyon College reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #720 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 82% of ranked campuses its size.

0.00
incidents / 1,000 students
#720
of 3,050 ranked nationally
82%
safer than ranked campuses its size
0
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

-3 reported incidents

Santiago Canyon College decreased from 3 to 0 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

Santiago Canyon College is a Public institution located in Orange, CA, enrolling approximately 11,979 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 4 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #56 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 11,979 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Santiago Canyon College is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 0.79 incidents per 1,000 students, Santiago Canyon 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 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 Score

0.00 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#720

Above-average safety

State Rank (CA)

#56

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

0

across 11 crime categories

Where Santiago Canyon College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

0 Safer than most safer than 82% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). This entry sits in this band. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Above this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Santiago Canyon College percentile rank 76.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #720 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Santiago Canyon College reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$1,164
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,612
Avg Net Price
$2,129
Median Debt
$5,125
Pell Grant Recipients
11%
How does this cost rank in CA? →

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$36,758
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,956
Loan Repayment (3yr)
53%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Santiago Canyon College: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 100% (1 → 0 incidents)

-101234 202120222023 1 0 ▼ -100.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 010
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 021
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

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

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

27 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
27 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 1 0
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

Santiago Canyon 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).

Selected

CA

Santiago Canyon College

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#720
Enrollment
11,979
Data year
2023

TX

Tyler Junior College

1.09 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,642
Enrollment
11,977
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Santiago Canyon College nationally (rank #720), regardless of size or state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santiago Canyon College safe?
Santiago Canyon College has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #720 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Santiago Canyon College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Santiago Canyon College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does Santiago Canyon 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 Santiago Canyon College's Safety Profile

Santiago Canyon College in Orange, CA enrolls 11,979 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #720 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.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 3 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.

What this means for you

Santiago Canyon College's 0.00 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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