Turlock, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

California State University-Stanislaus

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 9,841-student campus.

2.54
Incidents / 1k students
#2,154
Rank of 3,050
#236
CA rank
9,841
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

California State University-Stanislaus reports 2.54 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,154 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 70% of ranked campuses its size.

2.54
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,154
of 3,050 ranked nationally
70%
report fewer incidents than this campus
16
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

+7 reported incidents

California State University-Stanislaus increased from 9 to 16 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-Stanislaus is a Public institution located in Turlock, CA, enrolling approximately 9,841 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 32 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #236 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 9,841 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-Stanislaus is "Burglary" with 11 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 1.50 incidents per 1,000 students, California State University-Stanislaus reports 69% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 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.

Safety Score

2.54 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2154

See peer comparison

State Rank (CA)

#236

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

16

across 11 crime categories

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

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

3 safer than 30% 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

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

California State University-Stanislaus percentile rank 29.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2154 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

California State University-Stanislaus reports 69% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$8,246
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,846
Avg Net Price
$6,067
Median Debt
$13,540
Pell Grant Recipients
55%
How does this cost rank in CA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
98%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
56%
Retention Rate
82%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$47,793
Median Earnings (10yr)
$63,188
Loan Repayment (3yr)
71%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

California State University-Stanislaus: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 129% (7 → 16 incidents)

5101520 202120222023 7 16 ▲ +128.6%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 100
Arson 002
Burglary 731
Fondling 222
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 421
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 121
Robbery 100
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

18 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
18 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 1 5
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 2 33
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 1
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 3 2
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 5 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 1 0
Weapons 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 2 0

California State University-Stanislaus 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-Stanislaus

2.54 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,154
Enrollment
9,841
Data year
2023

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Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest California State University-Stanislaus nationally (rank #2154), regardless of size or state.

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA
National Rank #2153
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
National Rank #2155
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
National Rank #2152
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
National Rank #2156
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY
National Rank #2151

Frequently Asked Questions

Is California State University-Stanislaus safe?
California State University-Stanislaus has a safety score of 2.54 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,154 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at California State University-Stanislaus?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does California State University-Stanislaus compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does California State University-Stanislaus have fire safety data?
Yes. California State University-Stanislaus 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-Stanislaus's Safety Profile

California State University-Stanislaus in Turlock, CA enrolls 9,841 students and has a safety score of 2.54 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2154 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 9 in 2022 to 16 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-Stanislaus's 2.54 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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