Safety Score
1.26 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Pasadena, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Art Center College of Design
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 2,382-student campus.
- 1.26
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,716
- Rank of 3,050
- #207
- CA rank
- 2,382
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Art Center College of Design reports 1.26 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,716 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 53% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.26
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,716
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 53%
- 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
Art Center College of Design increased from 0 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 changesArt Center College of Design is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Pasadena, CA, enrolling approximately 2,382 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 2 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #207 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,382 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 Art Center College of Design is "Fondling" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 0.67 incidents per 1,000 students, Art Center College of Design reports 87% 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
#1716
See peer comparison
State Rank (CA)
#207
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Where Art Center College of Design sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 47% 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
Art Center College of Design percentile rank 43.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1716 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Art Center College of Design reports 87% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $54,170
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $54,170
- Avg Net Price
- $48,661
- Median Debt
- $31,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 22%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 75%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 81%
- Retention Rate
- 86%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $53,562
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $71,958
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 74%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyArt Center College of Design: 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 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 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 | 1 |
| 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
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 | 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 |
Art Center College of Design 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
Art Center College of Design
1.26 incidents / 1,000 students
VA
Strayer University-Virginia
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
ME
Kennebec Valley Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Strayer University-Virginia
Arlington, VA · 2,382 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, ME · 2,381 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY · 2,379 enrolled
Safety Score 2.52
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC · 2,387 enrolled
Safety Score 0.84
Umpqua Community College
Roseburg, OR · 2,387 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Art Center College of Design nationally (rank #1716), regardless of size or state.
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
National Rank #1715
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
National Rank #1717
University of Mount Saint Vincent
Bronx, NY
National Rank #1714
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
National Rank #1718
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
National Rank #1713
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Art Center College of Design safe?
Art Center College of Design has a safety score of 1.26 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,716 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Art Center College of Design?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Art Center College of Design compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does Art Center College of Design 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 Art Center College of Design's Safety Profile
Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA enrolls 2,382 students and has a safety score of 1.26 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1716 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.
What this means for you
Art Center College of Design's 1.26 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Art Center College of Design 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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