San Francisco, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

California College of the Arts

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 1,333-student campus.

3.00
Incidents / 1k students
#2,254
Rank of 3,050
#246
CA rank
1,333
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

California College of the Arts reports 3.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,254 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

3.00
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,254
of 3,050 ranked nationally
3
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 College of the Arts increased from 2 to 3 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 College of the Arts is a Private Nonprofit institution located in San Francisco, CA, enrolling approximately 1,333 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 9 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #246 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,333 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 College of the Arts is "Burglary" with 4 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 5.85 incidents per 1,000 students, California College of the Arts reports 49% fewer incidents per student.

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

3.00 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2254

See peer comparison

State Rank (CA)

#246

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

3

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

California College of the Arts percentile rank 26.1%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2254 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

California College of the Arts reports 49% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$60,226
Out-of-State Tuition
$60,226
Avg Net Price
$53,909
Median Debt
$27,000
Pell Grant Recipients
25%
How does this cost rank in CA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
91%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
62%
Retention Rate
87%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$38,308
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,414
Loan Repayment (3yr)
70%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

California College of the Arts: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 25% (4 → 3 incidents)

12345 202120222023 4 3 ▼ -25.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 102
Arson 000
Burglary 112
Fondling 010
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 100
Robbery 000
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 1 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 1
Liquor 2023 0 1
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 1
Liquor 2022 0 1
Weapons 2022 0 1
Drugs 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

California College of the Arts 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 College of the Arts

3.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,254
Enrollment
1,333
Data year
2023

OH

Wittenberg University

21.76 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#3,018
Enrollment
1,333
Data year
2023

MA

Anna Maria College

1.50 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,809
Enrollment
1,332
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH · 1,333 enrolled
Safety Score 21.76
Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA · 1,332 enrolled
Safety Score 1.50
College of Our Lady of the Elms
Chicopee, MA · 1,332 enrolled
Safety Score 1.50
Rasmussen University-Illinois
Rockford, IL · 1,332 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL · 1,335 enrolled
Safety Score 4.49

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest California College of the Arts nationally (rank #2254), regardless of size or state.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
National Rank #2253
Maharishi International University
Fairfield, IA
National Rank #2255
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC
National Rank #2252
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA
National Rank #2256
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
National Rank #2251

Frequently Asked Questions

Is California College of the Arts safe?
California College of the Arts has a safety score of 3.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,254 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at California College of the Arts?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does California College of the Arts compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does California College of the Arts have fire safety data?
Yes. California College of the Arts reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

Understanding California College of the Arts's Safety Profile

California College of the Arts in San Francisco, CA enrolls 1,333 students and has a safety score of 3.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2254 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 2 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

California College of the Arts's 3.00 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

Every figure on PlainCampus is rendered directly from federal Clery Act source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal Clery Act source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

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