Tacoma, WA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

City University of Seattle

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 1,970-student campus.

0.00
Incidents / 1k students
#613
Rank of 3,050
#1
WA rank
1,970
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

City University of Seattle reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #613 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

0.00
incidents / 1,000 students
#613
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

No change

City University of Seattle was unchanged from 0 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 changes

City University of Seattle is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Tacoma, WA, enrolling approximately 1,970 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 2 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WA, it ranks #1 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,970 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 City University of Seattle is "Burglary" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WA averaging 3.53 incidents per 1,000 students, City University of Seattle reports 100% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 54 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.

Safety Score

0.00 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#613

Above-average safety

State Rank (WA)

#1

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

0

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

City University of Seattle percentile rank 79.9%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #613 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

City University of Seattle reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$56,195
Median Earnings (10yr)
$69,460
Loan Repayment (3yr)
65%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

City University of Seattle: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 100% (2 → 0 incidents)

-10123 202120222023 2 0 ▼ -100.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 002
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

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 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

54 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
54 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 2
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 4
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 6
Drugs 2022 0 0

City University of Seattle 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).

Selected

WA

City University of Seattle

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#613
Enrollment
1,970
Data year
2023

MD

Chesapeake College

0.51 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,321
Enrollment
1,980
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Lancaster, OH · 1,977 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD · 1,980 enrolled
Safety Score 0.51
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA · 1,984 enrolled
Safety Score 0.50
Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL · 1,986 enrolled
Safety Score 13.60
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, MA · 1,986 enrolled
Safety Score 3.02

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest City University of Seattle nationally (rank #613), regardless of size or state.

Virginia University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
National Rank #612
Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WA
National Rank #614
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA
National Rank #611
Grays Harbor College
Aberdeen, WA
National Rank #615
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton, VA
National Rank #610

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City University of Seattle safe?
City University of Seattle has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #613 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at City University of Seattle?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does City University of Seattle compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WA.
Does City University of Seattle have fire safety data?
Yes. City University of Seattle reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding City University of Seattle's Safety Profile

City University of Seattle in Tacoma, WA enrolls 1,970 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #613 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 remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

City University of Seattle'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.

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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