Thousand Oaks, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

California Lutheran 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 3,413-student campus.

2.64
Incidents / 1k students
#2,173
Rank of 3,050
#238
CA rank
3,413
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

California Lutheran University reports 2.64 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,173 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 71% of ranked campuses its size.

2.64
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,173
of 3,050 ranked nationally
71%
report fewer incidents than this campus
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

-8 reported incidents

California Lutheran University decreased from 8 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 changes

California Lutheran University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Thousand Oaks, CA, enrolling approximately 3,413 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 14 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #238 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,413 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 Lutheran University is "Rape" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 1.76 incidents per 1,000 students, California Lutheran University reports 50% 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 63 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

2.64 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2173

See peer comparison

State Rank (CA)

#238

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

0

across 11 crime categories

Where California Lutheran University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

3 safer than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 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

California Lutheran University percentile rank 28.8%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2173 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

California Lutheran University reports 50% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$52,560
Out-of-State Tuition
$52,560
Avg Net Price
$30,109
Median Debt
$21,669
Pell Grant Recipients
31%
How does this cost rank in CA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
76%
SAT Average
1266
SAT Math Range
560–660
ACT Average
26
ACT Range
24–31

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
72%
Retention Rate
79%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$54,981
Median Earnings (10yr)
$68,712
Loan Repayment (3yr)
77%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

California Lutheran University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 100% (6 → 0 incidents)

-50510 202120222023 6 0 ▼ -100.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 011
Arson 000
Burglary 021
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 021
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 023
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

63 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
63 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 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 2
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 4
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0

California Lutheran 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 Lutheran University

2.64 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,173
Enrollment
3,413
Data year
2023

CO

Fort Lewis College

2.34 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,104
Enrollment
3,413
Data year
2023

TX

St. Mary's University

5.28 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,610
Enrollment
3,411
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO · 3,413 enrolled
Safety Score 2.34
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX · 3,411 enrolled
Safety Score 5.28
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA · 3,410 enrolled
Safety Score 0.29
Mid Michigan College
Harrison, MI · 3,416 enrolled
Safety Score 0.29
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA · 3,408 enrolled
Safety Score 0.59

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest California Lutheran University nationally (rank #2173), regardless of size or state.

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
National Rank #2172
Bushnell University
Eugene, OR
National Rank #2174
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA
National Rank #2171
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
National Rank #2175
Chabot College
Hayward, CA
National Rank #2170

Frequently Asked Questions

Is California Lutheran University safe?
California Lutheran University has a safety score of 2.64 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,173 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at California Lutheran University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does California Lutheran University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does California Lutheran University have fire safety data?
Yes. California Lutheran 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 Lutheran University's Safety Profile

California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, CA enrolls 3,413 students and has a safety score of 2.64 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2173 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 8 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 Lutheran University's 2.64 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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