Azusa, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Azusa Pacific University

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 6,487-student campus.

6.01
Incidents / 1k students
#2,690
Rank of 3,050
#278
CA rank
6,487
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Azusa Pacific University reports 6.01 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,690 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 90% of ranked campuses its size.

6.01
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,690
of 3,050 ranked nationally
90%
report fewer incidents than this campus
31
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

+19 reported incidents

Azusa Pacific University increased from 12 to 31 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

Azusa Pacific University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Azusa, CA, enrolling approximately 6,487 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 72 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #278 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 6,487 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 Azusa Pacific University is "Burglary" with 49 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 2.44 incidents per 1,000 students, Azusa Pacific University reports 146% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. 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.

Safety Score

6.01 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2690

See peer comparison

State Rank (CA)

#278

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

31

across 11 crime categories

Where Azusa Pacific University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

6 safer than 10% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Below this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). This entry sits in this band. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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

Azusa Pacific University percentile rank 11.8%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2690 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Azusa Pacific University reports 146% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$44,458
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,458
Avg Net Price
$22,212
Median Debt
$23,219
Pell Grant Recipients
35%
How does this cost rank in CA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
88%
SAT Average
1195
SAT Math Range
468–623
ACT Average
22
ACT Range
25–30

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate
84%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$56,794
Median Earnings (10yr)
$66,677
Loan Repayment (3yr)
66%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Azusa Pacific University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 7% (29 → 31 incidents)

10203040 202120222023 29 31 ▲ +6.9%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 200
Arson 314
Burglary 23818
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 315
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 012
Robbery 010
Statutory Rape 000

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

54 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
54 reported 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 1 6
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 36
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 2 2
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0

Azusa Pacific University 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

CA

Azusa Pacific University

6.01 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,690
Enrollment
6,487
Data year
2023

MI

Mott Community College

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#266
Enrollment
6,482
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Mott Community College
Flint, MI · 6,482 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of New England
Biddeford, ME · 6,473 enrolled
Safety Score 1.08
SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY · 6,470 enrolled
Safety Score 7.73
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR · 6,507 enrolled
Safety Score 2.00
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK · 6,466 enrolled
Safety Score 1.39

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Azusa Pacific University nationally (rank #2690), regardless of size or state.

Mitchell College
New London, CT
National Rank #2689
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL
National Rank #2691
Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL
National Rank #2688
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL
National Rank #2692
Bethel College-North Newton
North Newton, KS
National Rank #2687

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azusa Pacific University safe?
Azusa Pacific University has a safety score of 6.01 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,690 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Azusa Pacific University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Azusa Pacific University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does Azusa Pacific University have fire safety data?
Yes. Azusa Pacific University 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 Azusa Pacific University's Safety Profile

Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, CA enrolls 6,487 students and has a safety score of 6.01 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2690 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 12 in 2022 to 31 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

Azusa Pacific University's 6.01 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

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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