Safety Score
1.51 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Seattle, WA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
South Seattle 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 5,295-student campus.
- 1.51
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,816
- Rank of 3,050
- #28
- WA rank
- 5,295
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
South Seattle College reports 1.51 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,816 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 57% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.51
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,816
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 57%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 7
- 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 Seattle College increased from 4 to 7 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 Seattle College is a Public institution located in Seattle, WA, enrolling approximately 5,295 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 28 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WA, it ranks #28 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 5,295 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 South Seattle College is "Burglary" with 19 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WA averaging 1.59 incidents per 1,000 students, South Seattle College reports 5% 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
#1816
See peer comparison
State Rank (WA)
#28
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
7
across 11 crime categories
Where South Seattle College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 43% 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
South Seattle College percentile rank 40.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1816 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
South Seattle College reports 5% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $5,238
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $5,796
- Avg Net Price
- $6,004
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 10%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 29%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $43,070
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $44,486
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySouth Seattle College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 59% (17 → 7 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 | 13 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 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
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 | 0 |
| 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 Seattle 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).
WA
South Seattle College
1.51 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Biola University
1.89 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Trinity Valley Community College
0.57 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Biola University
La Mirada, CA · 5,296 enrolled
Safety Score 1.89
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX · 5,300 enrolled
Safety Score 0.57
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA · 5,302 enrolled
Safety Score 4.15
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX · 5,302 enrolled
Safety Score 0.57
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA · 5,267 enrolled
Safety Score 0.76
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest South Seattle College nationally (rank #1816), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Seattle College safe?
South Seattle College has a safety score of 1.51 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,816 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at South Seattle College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does South Seattle College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WA.
Does South Seattle 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 Seattle College's Safety Profile
South Seattle College in Seattle, WA enrolls 5,295 students and has a safety score of 1.51 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1816 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 4 in 2022 to 7 in 2023.
What this means for you
South Seattle College's 1.51 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh South Seattle 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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