Arcata, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

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 6,156-student campus.

6.66
Incidents / 1k students
#2,730
Rank of 3,050
#282
CA rank
6,156
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt reports 6.66 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,730 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 92% of ranked campuses its size.

6.66
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,730
of 3,050 ranked nationally
92%
report fewer incidents than this campus
23
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

-4 reported incidents

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt decreased from 27 to 23 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 State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a Public institution located in Arcata, CA, enrolling approximately 6,156 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 61 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #282 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 6,156 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 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is "Burglary" with 23 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 0.39 incidents per 1,000 students, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt reports 1614% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 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

6.66 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2730

See peer comparison

State Rank (CA)

#282

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

23

across 11 crime categories

Where California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

7 safer than 8% 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

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt percentile rank 10.5%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2730 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt reports 1614% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$8,250
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,850
Avg Net Price
$13,171
Median Debt
$18,000
Pell Grant Recipients
43%
How does this cost rank in CA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
98%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
48%
Retention Rate
76%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$37,382
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,626
Loan Repayment (3yr)
68%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 109% (11 → 23 incidents)

51015202530 202120222023 11 23 ▲ +109.1%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 110
Arson 210
Burglary 995
Fondling 260
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 035
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 761
Robbery 210
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 2 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

18 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
18 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 3 81
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 3 1
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 8 26
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 7
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 7 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 1 29
Liquor 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 2 0

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 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 State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

6.66 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,730
Enrollment
6,156
Data year
2023

NY

CUNY York College

0.16 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,026
Enrollment
6,161
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

CUNY York College
Jamaica, NY · 6,161 enrolled
Safety Score 0.16
Lanier Technical College
Gainesville, GA · 6,145 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA · 6,170 enrolled
Safety Score 0.49
Canada College
Redwood City, CA · 6,141 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA · 6,180 enrolled
Safety Score 1.29

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt nationally (rank #2730), regardless of size or state.

Rhodes College
Memphis, TN
National Rank #2729
State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY
National Rank #2731
State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY
National Rank #2728
Capital University
Columbus, OH
National Rank #2732
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
National Rank #2727

Frequently Asked Questions

Is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt safe?
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt has a safety score of 6.66 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,730 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt have fire safety data?
Yes. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's Safety Profile

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt in Arcata, CA enrolls 6,156 students and has a safety score of 6.66 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2730 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 decreased from 27 in 2022 to 23 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's 6.66 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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