Safety Score
2.98 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Ontario, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Private For-Profit
American Career College-Ontario
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 2,014-student campus.
- 2.98
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,249
- Rank of 3,050
- #245
- CA rank
- 2,014
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
American Career College-Ontario reports 2.98 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,249 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 74% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.98
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,249
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 74%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 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
American Career College-Ontario was unchanged from 1 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 changesAmerican Career College-Ontario is a Private For-Profit institution located in Ontario, CA, enrolling approximately 2,014 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 3 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #245 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,014 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 American Career College-Ontario is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 1.09 incidents per 1,000 students, American Career College-Ontario reports 173% 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 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.
National Rank
#2249
See peer comparison
State Rank (CA)
#245
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Where American Career College-Ontario sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
3 safer than 26% 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
American Career College-Ontario percentile rank 26.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2249 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
American Career College-Ontario reports 173% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $37,239
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $38,492
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 33%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyAmerican Career College-Ontario: on-campus incidents by year
Stable 0% (1 → 1 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 | 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
9 category-year 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 |
American Career College-Ontario 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).
CA
American Career College-Ontario
2.98 incidents / 1,000 students
WA
Cascadia College
4.97 incidents / 1,000 students
VA
Mountain Empire Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Cascadia College
Bothell, WA · 2,013 enrolled
Safety Score 4.97
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA · 2,015 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Manchester Community College
Manchester, NH · 2,012 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona, MN · 2,020 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
Woodland Park, NJ · 2,007 enrolled
Safety Score 0.50
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest American Career College-Ontario nationally (rank #2249), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is American Career College-Ontario safe?
American Career College-Ontario has a safety score of 2.98 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,249 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at American Career College-Ontario?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does American Career College-Ontario compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does American Career College-Ontario 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 American Career College-Ontario's Safety Profile
American Career College-Ontario in Ontario, CA enrolls 2,014 students and has a safety score of 2.98 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2249 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 1 from 2022 to 2023.
What this means for you
American Career College-Ontario's 2.98 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh American Career College-Ontario 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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