Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Ponce, PR · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Caribbean University-Ponce
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 607-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #685
- Rank of 3,050
- #28
- PR rank
- 607
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Caribbean University-Ponce reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #685 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #685
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 0
- 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
Caribbean University-Ponce decreased from 3 to 0 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 changesCaribbean University-Ponce is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Ponce, PR, enrolling approximately 607 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 3 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PR, it ranks #28 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 607 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Caribbean University-Ponce is "Robbery" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 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
#685
Above-average safety
State Rank (PR)
#28
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Caribbean University-Ponce percentile rank 77.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #685 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Peer comparison not available.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $8,844
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $8,844
- Avg Net Price
- $4,964
- Median Debt
- $10,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 71%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 39%
- Retention Rate
- 76%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $18,349
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $22,842
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 41%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCaribbean University-Ponce: on-campus incidents by year
Stable
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Caribbean University-Ponce 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).
PR
Caribbean University-Ponce
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
MO
Covenant Theological Seminary
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
FL
InterAmerican Technical Institute
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Covenant Theological Seminary
Saint Louis, MO · 607 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
InterAmerican Technical Institute
Miami, FL · 606 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN · 608 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus
Paramus, NJ · 608 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Lincoln Trail College
Robinson, IL · 605 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Caribbean University-Ponce nationally (rank #685), regardless of size or state.
Luna Community College
Las Vegas, NM
National Rank #684
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ
National Rank #686
Metro Technology Centers
Oklahoma City, OK
National Rank #683
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ
National Rank #687
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
Tempe, AZ
National Rank #682
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caribbean University-Ponce safe?
Caribbean University-Ponce has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #685 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Caribbean University-Ponce?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Caribbean University-Ponce compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PR.
Does Caribbean University-Ponce have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding Caribbean University-Ponce's Safety Profile
Caribbean University-Ponce in Ponce, PR enrolls 607 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #685 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 3 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
What this means for you
Caribbean University-Ponce's 0.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Caribbean University-Ponce 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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