Safety Score
1.31 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Los Angeles, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
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 763-student campus.
- 1.31
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,731
- Rank of 3,050
- #208
- CA rank
- 763
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science reports 1.31 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,731 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 1.31
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,731
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 1
- 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
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science was unchanged from 1 to 1 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 changesCharles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Los Angeles, CA, enrolling approximately 763 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 2 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #208 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 763 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 Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is "Aggravated Assault" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 1.31 incidents per 1,000 students, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science reports 0% more 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
#1731
See peer comparison
State Rank (CA)
#208
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science percentile rank 43.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1731 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science reports 0% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $23,000
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $23,000
- Avg Net Price
- $35,558
- Median Debt
- $18,750
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 54%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 39%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 37%
- Retention Rate
- 50%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $60,939
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $83,438
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 60%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCharles R Drew University of Medicine and Science: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 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 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science 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
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
1.31 incidents / 1,000 students
AR
University of the Ozarks
5.24 incidents / 1,000 students
TN
Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of the Ozarks
Clarksville, AR · 763 enrolled
Safety Score 5.24
Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus
Nashville, TN · 763 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Pima Medical Institute-Denver
Denver, CO · 764 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Aveda Institute-Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL · 764 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Fortis College-Columbus
Westerville, OH · 761 enrolled
Safety Score 1.31
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science nationally (rank #1731), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science safe?
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science has a safety score of 1.31 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,731 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science 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 Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science's Safety Profile
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles, CA enrolls 763 students and has a safety score of 1.31 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1731 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 1 from 2022 to 2023.
What this means for you
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science's 1.31 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science 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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