Safety Score
0.16 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Detroit, MI · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Wayne County Community College District
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 12,554-student campus.
- 0.16
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,024
- Rank of 3,050
- #20
- MI rank
- 12,554
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Wayne County Community College District reports 0.16 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,024 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 78% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.16
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,024
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 78%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 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
Wayne County Community College District decreased from 7 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 changesWayne County Community College District is a Public institution located in Detroit, MI, enrolling approximately 12,554 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 9 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MI, it ranks #20 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 12,554 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 Wayne County Community College District is "Burglary" with 6 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MI averaging 1.67 incidents per 1,000 students, Wayne County Community College District reports 90% 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 54 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
#1024
Above-average safety
State Rank (MI)
#20
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Where Wayne County Community College District sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 78% 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
Wayne County Community College District percentile rank 66.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1024 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Wayne County Community College District reports 90% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $3,112
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $4,067
- Avg Net Price
- $7,656
- Median Debt
- $12,062
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 32%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $21,336
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $29,079
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 27%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyWayne County Community College District: on-campus incidents by year
Stable 0% (1 → 1 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 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
54 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 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 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
Wayne County Community College District 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).
MI
Wayne County Community College District
0.16 incidents / 1,000 students
UT
Utah Tech University
2.15 incidents / 1,000 students
KY
Jefferson Community and Technical College
0.32 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT · 12,567 enrolled
Safety Score 2.15
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Louisville, KY · 12,574 enrolled
Safety Score 0.32
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI · 12,518 enrolled
Safety Score 0.48
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID · 12,614 enrolled
Safety Score 3.96
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA · 12,655 enrolled
Safety Score 1.42
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Wayne County Community College District nationally (rank #1024), regardless of size or state.
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
National Rank #1023
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor, NJ
National Rank #1025
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY
National Rank #1022
CUNY York College
Jamaica, NY
National Rank #1026
Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA
National Rank #1021
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wayne County Community College District safe?
Wayne County Community College District has a safety score of 0.16 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,024 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Wayne County Community College District?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Wayne County Community College District compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MI.
Does Wayne County Community College District 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 Wayne County Community College District's Safety Profile
Wayne County Community College District in Detroit, MI enrolls 12,554 students and has a safety score of 0.16 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1024 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 7 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.
What this means for you
Wayne County Community College District's 0.16 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Wayne County Community College District 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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