Safety Score
2.23 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Pomona, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
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 26,848-student campus.
- 2.23
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,075
- Rank of 3,050
- #231
- CA rank
- 26,848
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona reports 2.23 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,075 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 67% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.23
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,075
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 67%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 58
- 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 State Polytechnic University-Pomona increased from 32 to 58 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 State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a Public institution located in Pomona, CA, enrolling approximately 26,848 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 124 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #231 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 26,848 enrolled students, this campus sits in the large research university bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is "Burglary" with 49 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 1.65 incidents per 1,000 students, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona reports 35% more 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.
National Rank
#2075
See peer comparison
State Rank (CA)
#231
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
58
across 11 crime categories
Where California State Polytechnic University-Pomona sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 33% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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 State Polytechnic University-Pomona percentile rank 32.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2075 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona reports 35% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $7,780
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $20,380
- Avg Net Price
- $11,531
- Median Debt
- $16,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 46%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 75%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 68%
- Retention Rate
- 87%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $54,466
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $71,902
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 82%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Enrollment scale
How campus size shapes the safety figures
With 26,848 enrolled students, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is in the largest 3% of the 5,673 institutions in this dataset with a reported enrollment. The safety score above already normalizes reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students, so compare it with similarly sized campuses instead of treating a higher raw count as evidence that a campus is less safe. Use the annual crime table to see what was reported, then use the peer comparison to judge the rate against schools of a similar scale. A lower reported rate is not a guarantee of individual safety or a measure of reporting quality.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCalifornia State Polytechnic University-Pomona: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 71% (34 → 58 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 31 | 13 | 5 |
| Fondling | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20 | 6 | 7 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 4 | 7 | 15 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Statutory Rape | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 12 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 6 | 8 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 13 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 4 | 11 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 25 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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 State Polytechnic University-Pomona
2.23 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
East Carolina University
2.99 incidents / 1,000 students
UT
Salt Lake Community College
0.41 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC · 26,785 enrolled
Safety Score 2.99
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT · 26,764 enrolled
Safety Score 0.41
Boise State University
Boise, ID · 26,670 enrolled
Safety Score 1.46
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH · 26,663 enrolled
Safety Score 0.38
Washington State University
Pullman, WA · 26,490 enrolled
Safety Score 3.02
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest California State Polytechnic University-Pomona nationally (rank #2075), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona safe?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has a safety score of 2.23 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,075 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona have fire safety data?
Yes. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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 State Polytechnic University-Pomona's Safety Profile
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in Pomona, CA enrolls 26,848 students and has a safety score of 2.23 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2075 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 32 in 2022 to 58 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 State Polytechnic University-Pomona's 2.23 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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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