Carlsbad, NM · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Southeast New Mexico 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 1,171-student campus.

0.85
Incidents / 1k students
#1,522
Rank of 3,050
#13
NM rank
1,171
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Southeast New Mexico College reports 0.85 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,522 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

0.85
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,522
of 3,050 ranked nationally
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

No change

Southeast New Mexico 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 changes

Southeast New Mexico College is a Public institution located in Carlsbad, NM, enrolling approximately 1,171 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NM, it ranks #13 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,171 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 Southeast New Mexico College is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NM averaging 2.39 incidents per 1,000 students, Southeast New Mexico College reports 64% 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 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.

Safety Score

0.85 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1522

See peer comparison

State Rank (NM)

#13

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

0

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Southeast New Mexico College percentile rank 50.1%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1522 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Southeast New Mexico College reports 64% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$1,176
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,008
Avg Net Price
$5,734
Pell Grant Recipients
12%
How does this cost rank in NM? →

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Southeast New Mexico College: on-campus incidents by year

Stable

0 202120222023 0 0 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported 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 0 0

Southeast New Mexico 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).

Selected

NM

Southeast New Mexico College

0.85 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,522
Enrollment
1,171
Data year
2023

OH

Marietta College

2.56 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,161
Enrollment
1,171
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Southeast New Mexico College nationally (rank #1522), regardless of size or state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southeast New Mexico College safe?
Southeast New Mexico College has a safety score of 0.85 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,522 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Southeast New Mexico College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Southeast New Mexico College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NM.
Does Southeast New Mexico 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 Southeast New Mexico College's Safety Profile

Southeast New Mexico College in Carlsbad, NM enrolls 1,171 students and has a safety score of 0.85 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1522 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.

What this means for you

Southeast New Mexico College's 0.85 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

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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