Safety Score
0.74 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Valencia, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
California Institute 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 1,353-student campus.
- 0.74
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,457
- Rank of 3,050
- #177
- CA rank
- 1,353
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
California Institute of the Arts reports 0.74 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,457 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 0.74
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,457
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 0
- 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
California Institute of the Arts decreased from 7 to 0 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 changesCalifornia Institute of the Arts is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Valencia, CA, enrolling approximately 1,353 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 7 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #177 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,353 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 Institute of the Arts is "Fondling" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 3.99 incidents per 1,000 students, California Institute of the Arts reports 81% fewer incidents per student.
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.
National Rank
#1457
Above-average safety
State Rank (CA)
#177
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
California Institute of the Arts percentile rank 52.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1457 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
California Institute of the Arts reports 81% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $58,996
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $58,996
- Avg Net Price
- $46,080
- Median Debt
- $25,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 24%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 32%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 65%
- Retention Rate
- 82%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $28,018
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $41,198
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 68%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCalifornia Institute of the Arts: on-campus incidents by year
Stable
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 5 | 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 | 1 | 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
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
California Institute 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).
CA
California Institute of the Arts
0.74 incidents / 1,000 students
MA
Nichols College
4.43 incidents / 1,000 students
MI
Albion College
9.60 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Nichols College
Dudley, MA · 1,354 enrolled
Safety Score 4.43
Albion College
Albion, MI · 1,354 enrolled
Safety Score 9.60
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · 1,351 enrolled
Safety Score 1.48
SUNY Maritime College
Bronx, NY · 1,350 enrolled
Safety Score 4.44
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Helena, AR · 1,356 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest California Institute of the Arts nationally (rank #1457), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is California Institute of the Arts safe?
California Institute of the Arts has a safety score of 0.74 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,457 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at California Institute of the Arts?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does California Institute of the Arts compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does California Institute of the Arts have fire safety data?
Yes. California Institute of the Arts 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 Institute of the Arts's Safety Profile
California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, CA enrolls 1,353 students and has a safety score of 0.74 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1457 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 7 in 2022 to 0 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 Institute of the Arts's 0.74 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh California Institute of the Arts 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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