Safety Score
1.22 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Trinidad, CO · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Trinidad State 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 1,636-student campus.
- 1.22
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,709
- Rank of 3,050
- #21
- CO rank
- 1,636
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Trinidad State College reports 1.22 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,709 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 1.22
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,709
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 1
- 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
Trinidad State College decreased from 3 to 1 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 changesTrinidad State College is a Public institution located in Trinidad, CO, enrolling approximately 1,636 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 10 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CO, it ranks #21 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,636 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 Trinidad State College is "Aggravated Assault" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CO averaging 2.20 incidents per 1,000 students, Trinidad State College reports 44% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. 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
#1709
See peer comparison
State Rank (CO)
#21
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Trinidad State College percentile rank 44.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1709 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Trinidad State College reports 44% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $4,608
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $7,318
- Avg Net Price
- $10,772
- Median Debt
- $8,908
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 45%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 55%
- Retention Rate
- 64%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $36,025
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $36,475
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 57%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyTrinidad State College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 83% (6 → 1 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 14 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 3 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 10 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 3 | 4 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 1 | 17 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 10 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 1 | 1 |
Trinidad State 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).
CO
Trinidad State College
1.22 incidents / 1,000 students
NH
Franklin Pierce University
1.83 incidents / 1,000 students
OH
Washington State Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH · 1,637 enrolled
Safety Score 1.83
Washington State Community College
Marietta, OH · 1,637 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Peru State College
Peru, NE · 1,638 enrolled
Safety Score 9.16
Southwestern Community College
Creston, IA · 1,633 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Glenville State University
Glenville, WV · 1,633 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Trinidad State College nationally (rank #1709), regardless of size or state.
St. John's University-New York
Jamaica, NY
National Rank #1708
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO
National Rank #1710
Benedictine College
Atchison, KS
National Rank #1707
Fletcher Technical Community College
Schriever, LA
National Rank #1711
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
National Rank #1706
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trinidad State College safe?
Trinidad State College has a safety score of 1.22 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,709 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Trinidad State College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Trinidad State College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CO.
Does Trinidad State College have fire safety data?
Yes. Trinidad State College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Trinidad State College's Safety Profile
Trinidad State College in Trinidad, CO enrolls 1,636 students and has a safety score of 1.22 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1709 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 3 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Trinidad State College's 1.22 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Trinidad State 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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