Safety Score
4.14 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Cheyney, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
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 724-student campus.
- 4.14
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,481
- Rank of 3,050
- #106
- PA rank
- 724
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania reports 4.14 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,481 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 4.14
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,481
- 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
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 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 changesCheyney University of Pennsylvania is a Public institution located in Cheyney, PA, enrolling approximately 724 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 2 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #106 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 724 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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is "Rape" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 2.21 incidents per 1,000 students, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania reports 88% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. 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
#2481
See peer comparison
State Rank (PA)
#106
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania percentile rank 18.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2481 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania reports 88% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $10,904
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $18,870
- Avg Net Price
- $14,265
- Median Debt
- $21,785
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 66%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 24%
- Retention Rate
- 69%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $28,568
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $37,837
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 43%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCheyney University of Pennsylvania: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 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 | 1 | 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
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 13 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 6 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 2 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 6 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 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).
PA
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
4.14 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Five Towns College
1.38 incidents / 1,000 students
KS
Northwest Kansas Technical College
1.38 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Five Towns College
Dix Hills, NY · 723 enrolled
Safety Score 1.38
Northwest Kansas Technical College
Goodland, KS · 725 enrolled
Safety Score 1.38
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS · 725 enrolled
Safety Score 8.28
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY · 722 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa
Mesa, AZ · 721 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Cheyney University of Pennsylvania nationally (rank #2481), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania safe?
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has a safety score of 4.14 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,481 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Cheyney University of Pennsylvania compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does Cheyney University of Pennsylvania have fire safety data?
Yes. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's Safety Profile
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in Cheyney, PA enrolls 724 students and has a safety score of 4.14 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2481 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 1 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's 4.14 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 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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