Safety Score
8.60 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Seaside, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
California State University-Monterey Bay
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 6,742-student campus.
- 8.60
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,834
- Rank of 3,050
- #287
- CA rank
- 6,742
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
California State University-Monterey Bay reports 8.60 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,834 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 95% of ranked campuses its size.
- 8.60
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,834
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 95%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 15
- 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-Monterey Bay decreased from 21 to 15 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-Monterey Bay is a Public institution located in Seaside, CA, enrolling approximately 6,742 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 57 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #287 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 6,742 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-Monterey Bay is "Aggravated Assault" with 16 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 4.21 incidents per 1,000 students, California State University-Monterey Bay reports 104% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 5 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.
National Rank
#2834
See peer comparison
State Rank (CA)
#287
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
15
across 11 crime categories
Where California State University-Monterey Bay sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
9 safer than 5% 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-Monterey Bay percentile rank 7.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2834 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
California State University-Monterey Bay reports 104% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $7,779
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $20,379
- Avg Net Price
- $13,663
- Median Debt
- $12,750
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 43%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 97%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 61%
- Retention Rate
- 80%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $48,648
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $59,247
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 73%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCalifornia State University-Monterey Bay: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 29% (21 → 15 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Fondling | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 40 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 8 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 8 | 9 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 12 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
California State University-Monterey Bay 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-Monterey Bay
8.60 incidents / 1,000 students
GA
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
NH
Dartmouth College
14.38 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA · 6,742 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH · 6,746 enrolled
Safety Score 14.38
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA · 6,732 enrolled
Safety Score 0.59
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA · 6,729 enrolled
Safety Score 0.30
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA · 6,755 enrolled
Safety Score 5.77
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest California State University-Monterey Bay nationally (rank #2834), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is California State University-Monterey Bay safe?
California State University-Monterey Bay has a safety score of 8.60 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,834 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at California State University-Monterey Bay?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does California State University-Monterey Bay compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does California State University-Monterey Bay have fire safety data?
Yes. California State University-Monterey Bay reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 5 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding California State University-Monterey Bay's Safety Profile
California State University-Monterey Bay in Seaside, CA enrolls 6,742 students and has a safety score of 8.60 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2834 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 21 in 2022 to 15 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 5 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
California State University-Monterey Bay's 8.60 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-Monterey Bay 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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