Safety Score
1.48 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Charleston, SC · Clery Act 2023 · Private For-Profit
Charleston School of Law
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 675-student campus.
- 1.48
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,805
- Rank of 3,050
- #35
- SC rank
- 675
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Charleston School of Law reports 1.48 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,805 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 1.48
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,805
- 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
Charleston School of Law decreased from 1 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 changesCharleston School of Law is a Private For-Profit institution located in Charleston, SC, enrolling approximately 675 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 3 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within SC, it ranks #35 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 675 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 Charleston School of Law is "Aggravated Assault" with 1 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
#1805
See peer comparison
State Rank (SC)
#35
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Charleston School of Law percentile rank 40.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1805 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
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCharleston School of Law: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 100% (2 → 0 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 1 | 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 | 46 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 27 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 41 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 7 | 0 |
Charleston School of Law 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).
SC
Charleston School of Law
1.48 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
IN
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA · 675 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
Whiting, IN · 674 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
River Valley Community College
Claremont, NH · 674 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Chamberlain University-California
Rancho Cordova, CA · 676 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Providence
Great Falls, MT · 677 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Charleston School of Law nationally (rank #1805), regardless of size or state.
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
National Rank #1804
Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK
National Rank #1806
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
National Rank #1803
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
Kirkland, WA
National Rank #1807
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY
National Rank #1802
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charleston School of Law safe?
Charleston School of Law has a safety score of 1.48 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,805 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Charleston School of Law?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Charleston School of Law compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in SC.
Does Charleston School of Law 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 Charleston School of Law's Safety Profile
Charleston School of Law in Charleston, SC enrolls 675 students and has a safety score of 1.48 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1805 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 1 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
What this means for you
Charleston School of Law's 1.48 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Charleston School of Law 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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