Safety Score
0.07 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Sanford, FL · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Seminole State College of Florida
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 14,104-student campus.
- 0.07
- Incidents / 1k students
- #966
- Rank of 3,050
- #62
- FL rank
- 14,104
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Seminole State College of Florida reports 0.07 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #966 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 82% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.07
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #966
- 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
Seminole State College of Florida decreased from 1 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 changesSeminole State College of Florida is a Public institution located in Sanford, FL, enrolling approximately 14,104 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 6 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within FL, it ranks #62 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 14,104 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 Seminole State College of Florida is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 4 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in FL averaging 1.29 incidents per 1,000 students, Seminole State College of Florida reports 95% 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 45 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
#966
Above-average safety
State Rank (FL)
#62
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where Seminole State College of Florida 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
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Seminole State College of Florida percentile rank 68.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #966 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Seminole State College of Florida reports 95% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $3,122
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $11,447
- Avg Net Price
- $8,970
- Median Debt
- $11,047
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 29%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 42%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $35,589
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $41,733
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 48%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySeminole State College of Florida: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 100% (5 → 0 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 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
45 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 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 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
Seminole State College of Florida 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).
FL
Seminole State College of Florida
0.07 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
University of Houston-Downtown
0.57 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Pace University
1.06 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX · 14,105 enrolled
Safety Score 0.57
Pace University
New York, NY · 14,092 enrolled
Safety Score 1.06
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA · 14,091 enrolled
Safety Score 0.21
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH · 14,117 enrolled
Safety Score 4.53
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC · 14,119 enrolled
Safety Score 0.07
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Seminole State College of Florida nationally (rank #966), regardless of size or state.
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC
National Rank #965
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL
National Rank #967
Georgia State University-Perimeter College
Clarkston, GA
National Rank #964
NUC University
Bayamon, PR
National Rank #968
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA
National Rank #963
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seminole State College of Florida safe?
Seminole State College of Florida has a safety score of 0.07 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #966 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Seminole State College of Florida?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Seminole State College of Florida compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in FL.
Does Seminole State College of Florida 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 Seminole State College of Florida's Safety Profile
Seminole State College of Florida in Sanford, FL enrolls 14,104 students and has a safety score of 0.07 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #966 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 1 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
What this means for you
Seminole State College of Florida's 0.07 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Seminole State College of Florida 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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