Safety Score
0.72 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Phoenix, AZ · Clery Act 2023 · Public
South Mountain 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 4,157-student campus.
- 0.72
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,445
- Rank of 3,050
- #38
- AZ rank
- 4,157
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
South Mountain Community College reports 0.72 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,445 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 57% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.72
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,445
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 57%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 3
- 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 Mountain Community College increased from 0 to 3 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 Mountain Community College is a Public institution located in Phoenix, AZ, enrolling approximately 4,157 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 3 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within AZ, it ranks #38 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 4,157 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 Mountain Community College is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in AZ averaging 0.53 incidents per 1,000 students, South Mountain Community College reports 36% 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 27 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
#1445
Above-average safety
State Rank (AZ)
#38
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Where South Mountain Community College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 57% 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 Mountain Community College percentile rank 52.6%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1445 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
South Mountain Community College reports 36% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $2,358
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $8,958
- Avg Net Price
- $12,780
- Median Debt
- $8,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 30%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 16%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $35,633
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $39,825
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySouth Mountain Community College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 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
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 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 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
South Mountain 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).
AZ
South Mountain Community College
0.72 incidents / 1,000 students
VA
New River Community College
0.24 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Lemoore College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
New River Community College
Dublin, VA · 4,156 enrolled
Safety Score 0.24
Lemoore College
Lemoore, CA · 4,160 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Alliant International University-San Diego
San Diego, CA · 4,147 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA · 4,169 enrolled
Safety Score 0.72
Ashland University
Ashland, OH · 4,143 enrolled
Safety Score 1.69
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest South Mountain Community College nationally (rank #1445), regardless of size or state.
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA
National Rank #1444
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY
National Rank #1446
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN
National Rank #1443
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
National Rank #1447
Lewis and Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL
National Rank #1442
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Mountain Community College safe?
South Mountain Community College has a safety score of 0.72 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,445 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at South Mountain Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does South Mountain Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in AZ.
Does South Mountain 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 South Mountain Community College's Safety Profile
South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, AZ enrolls 4,157 students and has a safety score of 0.72 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1445 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.
What this means for you
South Mountain Community College's 0.72 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh South Mountain 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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