How does the Clery Act affect York County Community College?

The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.

What is a campus safety score?

The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.

Wells, ME · Clery Act 2023 · Public

York County 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 1,782-student campus.

Compiled byPlaincampus Editorial, Campus Safety Editorial Team

0.00
Incidents / 1k students: #744
Rank of 3,050: #9
ME rank: 1,782
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

York County Community College reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #744 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

0.00
incidents / 1,000 students: #744
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

York County Community 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

York County Community College is a Public institution located in Wells, ME, enrolling approximately 1,782 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within ME, it ranks #9 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,782 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 York County Community College is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in ME averaging 3.49 incidents per 1,000 students, York County Community College reports 100% 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.

Safety Score

0.00 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#744

Above-average safety

State Rank (ME)

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

York County Community College percentile rank 75.6%

National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #744 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

York County Community College reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition: $4,156
Out-of-State Tuition: $7,036
Avg Net Price: $5,875
Median Debt: $8,861
Pell Grant Recipients: 25%

How does this cost rank in ME? →

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr): $40,535
Median Earnings (10yr): $44,873
Loan Repayment (3yr): 70%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Crime Type	2023	2022	2021
Aggravated Assault	0	0	0
Arson	0	0	0
Burglary	0	0	0
Fondling	0	0	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

Fire Safety

Year	Fires	Inj.	Deaths	Cat I	Cat II
2023	0	0	0	0	0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

18 category-year records

18 reported 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

York County 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).

Selected

York County Community College

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students

National rank: #744
Enrollment: 1,782
Data year: 2023

Limestone University

2.24 incidents / 1,000 students

National rank: #2,079
Enrollment: 1,782
Data year: 2023

Lassen Community College

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students

National rank: #70
Enrollment: 1,783
Data year: 2023

Similar Institutions

Limestone University

Gaffney, SC · 1,782 enrolled

Safety Score 2.24

Lassen Community College

Susanville, CA · 1,783 enrolled

Safety Score 0.00

Neosho County Community College

Chanute, KS · 1,783 enrolled

Safety Score 1.12

Beaufort County Community College

Washington, NC · 1,785 enrolled

Safety Score 0.00

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Norton, MA · 1,778 enrolled

Safety Score 14.06

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest York County Community College nationally (rank #744), regardless of size or state.

Oconee Fall Line Technical College

Sandersville, GA

National Rank #743

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home

Mountain Home, AR

National Rank #745

Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah

Mahwah, NJ

National Rank #742

Columbia Gorge Community College

The Dalles, OR

National Rank #746

Sonoran University of Health Sciences

Tempe, AZ

National Rank #741

Frequently Asked Questions

Is York County Community College safe?

York County Community College has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #744 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.

What crimes are reported at York County Community College?

Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.

How does York County Community College compare to similar schools?

See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in ME.

Does York County Community College have fire safety data?

Yes. York County Community 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 York County Community College's Safety Profile

York County Community College in Wells, ME enrolls 1,782 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #744 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.

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

York County Community College's 0.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Weigh York County 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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