Safety Score
5.03 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Tacoma, WA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Tacoma 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 5,771-student campus.
- 5.03
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,585
- Rank of 3,050
- #52
- WA rank
- 5,771
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Tacoma Community College reports 5.03 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,585 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 86% of ranked campuses its size.
- 5.03
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,585
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 86%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 25
- 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
Tacoma Community College increased from 5 to 25 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 changesTacoma Community College is a Public institution located in Tacoma, WA, enrolling approximately 5,771 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 36 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WA, it ranks #52 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 5,771 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 Tacoma Community College is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 24 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WA averaging 2.57 incidents per 1,000 students, Tacoma Community College reports 96% 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 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
#2585
See peer comparison
State Rank (WA)
#52
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
25
across 11 crime categories
Where Tacoma Community College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
5 safer than 14% 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
Tacoma Community College percentile rank 15.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2585 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Tacoma Community College reports 96% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $5,507
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $11,646
- Avg Net Price
- $8,376
- Median Debt
- $13,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 26%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 32%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $38,790
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $47,168
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 57%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyTacoma Community College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 317% (6 → 25 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19 | 2 | 3 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 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 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 1 | 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 |
Tacoma 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).
WA
Tacoma Community College
5.03 incidents / 1,000 students
RI
Rhode Island College
2.43 incidents / 1,000 students
KY
Somerset Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI · 5,767 enrolled
Safety Score 2.43
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY · 5,766 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Rutgers University-Camden
Camden, NJ · 5,776 enrolled
Safety Score 2.94
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN · 5,763 enrolled
Safety Score 7.46
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY · 5,763 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Tacoma Community College nationally (rank #2585), regardless of size or state.
Drury University
Springfield, MO
National Rank #2584
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
National Rank #2586
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
National Rank #2583
Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH
National Rank #2587
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS
National Rank #2582
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tacoma Community College safe?
Tacoma Community College has a safety score of 5.03 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,585 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Tacoma Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Tacoma Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WA.
Does Tacoma 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 Tacoma Community College's Safety Profile
Tacoma Community College in Tacoma, WA enrolls 5,771 students and has a safety score of 5.03 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2585 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 5 in 2022 to 25 in 2023.
What this means for you
Tacoma Community College's 5.03 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Tacoma 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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