Safety Score
0.14 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Norwalk, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Cerritos College
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 21,046-student campus.
- 0.14
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,009
- Rank of 3,050
- #115
- CA rank
- 21,046
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Cerritos College reports 0.14 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,009 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 79% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.14
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,009
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 79%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 3
- 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
Cerritos College decreased from 4 to 3 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 changesCerritos College is a Public institution located in Norwalk, CA, enrolling approximately 21,046 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 11 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #115 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 21,046 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 Cerritos College is "Burglary" with 6 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 1.81 incidents per 1,000 students, Cerritos College reports 92% fewer incidents per student.
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
#1009
Above-average safety
State Rank (CA)
#115
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Where Cerritos College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 79% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Cerritos College percentile rank 66.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1009 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Cerritos College reports 92% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $1,364
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $12,004
- Avg Net Price
- $2,424
- Median Debt
- $8,447
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 36%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $32,581
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $41,156
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 75%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Enrollment scale
How campus size shapes the safety figures
With 21,046 enrolled students, Cerritos College is in the largest 4% 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 onlyCerritos College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 25% (4 → 3 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Cerritos College 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
Cerritos College
0.14 incidents / 1,000 students
CO
Front Range Community College
0.05 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
Illinois State University
1.38 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO · 21,096 enrolled
Safety Score 0.05
Illinois State University
Normal, IL · 20,989 enrolled
Safety Score 1.38
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · 21,160 enrolled
Safety Score 5.01
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale-Davie, FL · 20,877 enrolled
Safety Score 1.10
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC · 21,253 enrolled
Safety Score 1.51
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Cerritos College nationally (rank #1009), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cerritos College safe?
Cerritos College has a safety score of 0.14 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,009 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Cerritos College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Cerritos College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does Cerritos College 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 Cerritos College's Safety Profile
Cerritos College in Norwalk, CA enrolls 21,046 students and has a safety score of 0.14 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1009 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 4 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.
What this means for you
Cerritos College's 0.14 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Cerritos College 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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