Bakersfield, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Private For-Profit

California Aeronautical 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 388-student campus.

5.15
Incidents / 1k students
388
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

California Aeronautical University reports 5.15 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students.

5.15
incidents / 1,000 students
2
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

-1 reported incidents

California Aeronautical University decreased from 3 to 2 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

California Aeronautical University is a Private For-Profit institution located in Bakersfield, CA, enrolling approximately 388 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 5 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 388 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 California Aeronautical University is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window.

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

Safety Score

5.15 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

-

See peer comparison

State Rank (CA)

-

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

2

across 11 crime categories

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$37,667
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,667
Avg Net Price
$36,126
Median Debt
$30,705
Pell Grant Recipients
46%
How does this cost rank in CA? →

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
35%
Retention Rate
69%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$37,182
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,361
Loan Repayment (3yr)
39%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

California Aeronautical University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising

-101234 202120222023 0 2 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 120
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 010
Robbery 100
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

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 3
Weapons 2023 0 3
Drugs 2022 0 1
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 1 0
Liquor 2021 0 17
Weapons 2021 0 0

California Aeronautical 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

California Aeronautical University

5.15 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
Unranked
Enrollment
388
Data year
2023

AZ

Avalon Institute-Mesa

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
Unranked
Enrollment
388
Data year
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is California Aeronautical University safe?
California Aeronautical University has a safety score of 5.15 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students). With 388 enrolled students, it falls below the 500-student threshold this survey uses for national ranking, so no national rank is assigned. Compare this with peer institutions of similar size for context.
What crimes are reported at California Aeronautical University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does California Aeronautical University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does California Aeronautical University have fire safety data?
Yes. California Aeronautical 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 California Aeronautical University's Safety Profile

California Aeronautical University in Bakersfield, CA enrolls 388 students and has a safety score of 5.15 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students . 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 decreased from 3 in 2022 to 2 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

California Aeronautical University's 5.15 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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