Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Somerset, KY · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Somerset 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 5,766-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #219
- Rank of 3,050
- #13
- KY rank
- 5,766
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Somerset Community College reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #219 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 82% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #219
- 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
Somerset Community College was unchanged from 0 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 changesSomerset Community College is a Public institution located in Somerset, KY, enrolling approximately 5,766 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within KY, it ranks #13 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 5,766 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 Somerset Community College is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in KY averaging 3.23 incidents per 1,000 students, Somerset Community 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 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
#219
Top 500 nationally
State Rank (KY)
#13
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where Somerset Community 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
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
Somerset Community College percentile rank 92.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #219 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Somerset Community College reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $4,728
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $6,432
- Avg Net Price
- $4,398
- Median Debt
- $12,215
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 49%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $27,858
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $30,787
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 46%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySomerset Community College: on-campus incidents by year
Stable
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 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
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 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
Somerset 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).
KY
Somerset Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
RI
Rhode Island College
2.43 incidents / 1,000 students
IN
Butler University
7.46 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI · 5,767 enrolled
Safety Score 2.43
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN · 5,763 enrolled
Safety Score 7.46
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY · 5,763 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY · 5,762 enrolled
Safety Score 1.21
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA · 5,771 enrolled
Safety Score 5.03
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Somerset Community College nationally (rank #219), regardless of size or state.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Prestonsburg, KY
National Rank #218
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
Cumberland, KY
National Rank #220
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Paducah, KY
National Rank #217
Thomas More University
Crestview Hills, KY
National Rank #221
Gateway Community and Technical College
Edgewood, KY
National Rank #216
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Somerset Community College safe?
Somerset Community College has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #219 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at Somerset Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Somerset Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in KY.
Does Somerset 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 Somerset Community College's Safety Profile
Somerset Community College in Somerset, KY enrolls 5,766 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #219 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 remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.
What this means for you
Somerset Community 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.
- Weigh Somerset 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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