Safety Score
5.14 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Louisville, KY · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Simmons College of Kentucky
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 389-student campus.
- 5.14
- Incidents / 1k students
- 389
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Simmons College of Kentucky reports 5.14 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students.
- 5.14
- incidents / 1,000 students
- 2
- 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
Simmons College of Kentucky increased from 0 to 2 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 changesSimmons College of Kentucky is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Louisville, KY, enrolling approximately 389 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 5 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 389 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 Simmons College of Kentucky is "Burglary" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in KY averaging 1.03 incidents per 1,000 students, Simmons College of Kentucky reports 400% 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
-
See peer comparison
State Rank (KY)
-
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $16,398
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $16,398
- Avg Net Price
- $18,434
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 41%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- ACT Average
- 14
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 24%
- Retention Rate
- 64%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $22,732
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySimmons College of Kentucky: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 33% (3 → 2 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 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
9 category-year 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 | 1 | 0 |
Simmons College of Kentucky 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).
KY
Simmons College of Kentucky
5.14 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
American Film Institute Conservatory
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
Blackburn College
5.14 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
American Film Institute Conservatory
Los Angeles, CA · 389 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Blackburn College
Carlinville, IL · 389 enrolled
Safety Score 5.14
Welch College
Gallatin, TN · 389 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Avalon Institute-Mesa
Mesa, AZ · 388 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
Miami, FL · 388 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simmons College of Kentucky safe?
Simmons College of Kentucky has a safety score of 5.14 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students). With 389 enrolled students, it falls below the 500-student threshold this survey uses for national ranking, so no national rank is assigned. Compare this with peer institutions of similar size for context.
What crimes are reported at Simmons College of Kentucky?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Simmons College of Kentucky compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in KY.
Does Simmons College of Kentucky 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 Simmons College of Kentucky's Safety Profile
Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville, KY enrolls 389 students and has a safety score of 5.14 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students . 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 0 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.
What this means for you
Simmons College of Kentucky's 5.14 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Simmons College of Kentucky 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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