Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
North Mankato, MN · Clery Act 2023 · Public
South 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 2,652-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #286
- Rank of 3,050
- #9
- MN rank
- 2,652
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
South Central College reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #286 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 82% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #286
- 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
South Central 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 changesSouth Central College is a Public institution located in North Mankato, MN, enrolling approximately 2,652 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 2 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MN, it ranks #9 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,652 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 South Central College is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MN averaging 3.54 incidents per 1,000 students, South Central 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 18 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
#286
Top 500 nationally
State Rank (MN)
#9
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where South Central 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
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
South Central College percentile rank 90.6%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #286 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
South Central College reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $6,146
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $6,146
- Avg Net Price
- $9,082
- Median Debt
- $12,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 33%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $40,637
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $45,068
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 66%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySouth Central College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 100% (2 → 0 incidents)
| 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 | 2 |
| 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
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
South 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).
MN
South Central College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Randolph Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
HI
University of Hawaii Maui College
1.13 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC · 2,648 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Hawaii Maui College
Kahului, HI · 2,647 enrolled
Safety Score 1.13
West Coast University-Ontario
Ontario, CA · 2,647 enrolled
Safety Score 0.76
Waldorf University
Forest City, IA · 2,657 enrolled
Safety Score 11.67
Moravian University
Bethlehem, PA · 2,658 enrolled
Safety Score 4.14
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest South Central College nationally (rank #286), regardless of size or state.
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
National Rank #285
Herzing University-Minneapolis
St. Louis Park, MN
National Rank #287
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN
National Rank #284
Northland Community and Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN
National Rank #288
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Granite Falls, MN
National Rank #283
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Central College safe?
South Central College has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #286 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at South Central College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does South Central College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MN.
Does South Central 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 South Central College's Safety Profile
South Central College in North Mankato, MN enrolls 2,652 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #286 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
South Central 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 South Central 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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