Los Angeles, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

California State University-Los Angeles

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 25,080-student campus.

2.19
Incidents / 1k students
#2,064
Rank of 3,050
#230
CA rank
25,080
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

California State University-Los Angeles reports 2.19 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,064 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 66% of ranked campuses its size.

2.19
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,064
of 3,050 ranked nationally
66%
report fewer incidents than this campus
40
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

-3 reported incidents

California State University-Los Angeles decreased from 43 to 40 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 University-Los Angeles is a Public institution located in Los Angeles, CA, enrolling approximately 25,080 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 102 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #230 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 25,080 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-Los Angeles is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 51 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 6.75 incidents per 1,000 students, California State University-Los Angeles reports 68% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 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

2.19 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2064

See peer comparison

State Rank (CA)

#230

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

40

across 11 crime categories

Where California State University-Los Angeles sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

2 safer than 34% 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 State University-Los Angeles percentile rank 32.3%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2064 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

California State University-Los Angeles reports 68% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$7,160
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,760
Avg Net Price
$3,967
Median Debt
$13,000
Pell Grant Recipients
66%
How does this cost rank in CA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
91%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
53%
Retention Rate
72%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$45,702
Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,211
Loan Repayment (3yr)
67%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 25,080 enrolled students, California State University-Los Angeles 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 only

California State University-Los Angeles: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 111% (19 → 40 incidents)

1020304050 202120222023 19 40 ▲ +110.5%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 222
Arson 100
Burglary 9139
Fondling 220
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 25197
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 141
Robbery 030
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

27 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
27 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 3 12
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 2 42
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 1 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0

California State University-Los Angeles 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 University-Los Angeles

2.19 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,064
Enrollment
25,080
Data year
2023

CA

Fresno City College

0.95 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,562
Enrollment
25,285
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH · 24,937 enrolled
Safety Score 2.97
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA · 25,285 enrolled
Safety Score 0.95
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · 25,497 enrolled
Safety Score 28.24
George Washington University
Washington, DC · 25,568 enrolled
Safety Score 1.37
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA · 24,425 enrolled
Safety Score 0.25

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest California State University-Los Angeles nationally (rank #2064), regardless of size or state.

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI
National Rank #2063
Charter College
Anchorage, AK
National Rank #2065
Averett University
Danville, VA
National Rank #2062
Gannon University
Erie, PA
National Rank #2066
Simmons University
Boston, MA
National Rank #2061

Frequently Asked Questions

Is California State University-Los Angeles safe?
California State University-Los Angeles has a safety score of 2.19 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,064 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at California State University-Los Angeles?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does California State University-Los Angeles compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does California State University-Los Angeles have fire safety data?
Yes. California State University-Los Angeles 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 State University-Los Angeles's Safety Profile

California State University-Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA enrolls 25,080 students and has a safety score of 2.19 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2064 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 43 in 2022 to 40 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 State University-Los Angeles's 2.19 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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