Safety Score
4.09 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Fresno, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
California State University-Fresno
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 23,986-student campus.
- 4.09
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,472
- Rank of 3,050
- #262
- CA rank
- 23,986
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
California State University-Fresno reports 4.09 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,472 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 82% of ranked campuses its size.
- 4.09
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,472
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 82%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 80
- 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-Fresno increased from 24 to 80 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-Fresno is a Public institution located in Fresno, CA, enrolling approximately 23,986 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 117 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #262 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 23,986 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 University-Fresno is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 94 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 3.71 incidents per 1,000 students, California State University-Fresno reports 10% 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.
National Rank
#2472
See peer comparison
State Rank (CA)
#262
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
80
across 11 crime categories
Where California State University-Fresno sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
4 safer than 18% 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-Fresno percentile rank 19.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2472 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
California State University-Fresno reports 10% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $7,350
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $19,950
- Avg Net Price
- $7,000
- Median Debt
- $14,505
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 57%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 95%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 56%
- Retention Rate
- 82%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $44,012
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $61,244
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 72%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Enrollment scale
How campus size shapes the safety figures
With 23,986 enrolled students, California State University-Fresno 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 University-Fresno: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 515% (13 → 80 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Fondling | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 70 | 18 | 6 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 5 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 5 | 0 |
California State University-Fresno 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-Fresno
4.09 incidents / 1,000 students
NE
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
3.46 incidents / 1,000 students
MS
University of Mississippi
3.70 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · 23,986 enrolled
Safety Score 3.46
University of Mississippi
University, MS · 24,043 enrolled
Safety Score 3.70
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA · 23,908 enrolled
Safety Score 2.13
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR · 23,786 enrolled
Safety Score 4.67
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · 24,200 enrolled
Safety Score 4.59
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest California State University-Fresno nationally (rank #2472), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is California State University-Fresno safe?
California State University-Fresno has a safety score of 4.09 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,472 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at California State University-Fresno?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does California State University-Fresno compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does California State University-Fresno have fire safety data?
Yes. California State University-Fresno 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 University-Fresno's Safety Profile
California State University-Fresno in Fresno, CA enrolls 23,986 students and has a safety score of 4.09 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2472 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 24 in 2022 to 80 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 University-Fresno's 4.09 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-Fresno 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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