Seattle, WA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Seattle Central 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 5,210-student campus.

4.41
Incidents / 1k students
#2,518
Rank of 3,050
#49
WA rank
5,210
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Seattle Central College reports 4.41 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,518 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 84% of ranked campuses its size.

4.41
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,518
of 3,050 ranked nationally
84%
report fewer incidents than this campus
19
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

-5 reported incidents

Seattle Central College decreased from 24 to 19 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

Seattle Central College is a Public institution located in Seattle, WA, enrolling approximately 5,210 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 50 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WA, it ranks #49 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 5,210 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 Seattle Central College is "Burglary" with 25 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WA averaging 1.46 incidents per 1,000 students, Seattle Central College reports 203% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 36 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

4.41 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2518

See peer comparison

State Rank (WA)

#49

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

19

across 11 crime categories

Where Seattle Central College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

4 safer than 16% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

Safety percentile vs. peers

Seattle Central College percentile rank 17.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2518 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Seattle Central College reports 203% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$5,184
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,745
Avg Net Price
$8,819
Median Debt
$12,000
Pell Grant Recipients
21%
How does this cost rank in WA? →

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
31%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$39,072
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,307

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Seattle Central College: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 171% (7 → 19 incidents)

0102030 202120222023 7 19 ▲ +171.4%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 220
Arson 100
Burglary 9106
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 7100
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 010
Robbery 011
Statutory Rape 000

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

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

36 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
36 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 2 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 1
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 2 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 1

Seattle Central 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

WA

Seattle Central College

4.41 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,518
Enrollment
5,210
Data year
2023

IL

Bradley University

5.37 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,619
Enrollment
5,217
Data year
2023

TX

Midland College

0.19 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,053
Enrollment
5,219
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Bradley University
Peoria, IL · 5,217 enrolled
Safety Score 5.37
Midland College
Midland, TX · 5,219 enrolled
Safety Score 0.19
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA · 5,198 enrolled
Safety Score 0.38
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus
Carolina, PR · 5,223 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park, MN · 5,195 enrolled
Safety Score 1.35

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Seattle Central College nationally (rank #2518), regardless of size or state.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
National Rank #2517
Life University
Marietta, GA
National Rank #2519
Compton College
Compton, CA
National Rank #2516
Nichols College
Dudley, MA
National Rank #2520
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA
National Rank #2515

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seattle Central College safe?
Seattle Central College has a safety score of 4.41 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,518 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Seattle Central College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Seattle Central College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WA.
Does Seattle Central College have fire safety data?
Yes. Seattle Central 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 Seattle Central College's Safety Profile

Seattle Central College in Seattle, WA enrolls 5,210 students and has a safety score of 4.41 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2518 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 24 in 2022 to 19 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Seattle Central College's 4.41 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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