Safety Score
2.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Chico, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
California State University-Chico
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 14,523-student campus.
- 2.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,995
- Rank of 3,050
- #225
- CA rank
- 14,523
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
California State University-Chico reports 2.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,995 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 64% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,995
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 64%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 14
- 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 University-Chico increased from 10 to 14 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 University-Chico is a Public institution located in Chico, CA, enrolling approximately 14,523 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 32 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #225 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 14,523 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 University-Chico is "Burglary" with 7 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 0.69 incidents per 1,000 students, California State University-Chico reports 188% 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 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.
National Rank
#1995
See peer comparison
State Rank (CA)
#225
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
14
across 11 crime categories
Where California State University-Chico sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 36% 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 University-Chico percentile rank 34.6%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1995 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
California State University-Chico reports 188% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $8,472
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $21,072
- Avg Net Price
- $14,480
- Median Debt
- $16,552
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 43%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 93%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 63%
- Retention Rate
- 82%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $50,493
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $64,172
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 78%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCalifornia State University-Chico: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 75% (8 → 14 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Fondling | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 4 | 2 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 9 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 4 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 10 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
California State University-Chico 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 University-Chico
2.00 incidents / 1,000 students
OK
Tulsa Community College
0.62 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Excelsior University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK · 14,538 enrolled
Safety Score 0.62
Excelsior University
Albany, NY · 14,477 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE · 14,476 enrolled
Safety Score 0.21
Saint Louis Community College
Saint Louis, MO · 14,627 enrolled
Safety Score 0.27
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · 14,399 enrolled
Safety Score 2.36
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest California State University-Chico nationally (rank #1995), regardless of size or state.
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD
National Rank #1994
Hult International Business School
Cambridge, MA
National Rank #1996
George Fox University
Newberg, OR
National Rank #1993
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, CO
National Rank #1997
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
National Rank #1992
Frequently Asked Questions
Is California State University-Chico safe?
California State University-Chico has a safety score of 2.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,995 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at California State University-Chico?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does California State University-Chico compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does California State University-Chico have fire safety data?
Yes. California State University-Chico 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 University-Chico's Safety Profile
California State University-Chico in Chico, CA enrolls 14,523 students and has a safety score of 2.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1995 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 10 in 2022 to 14 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 University-Chico's 2.00 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 University-Chico 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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