Safety Score
3.43 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Detroit, MI · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
College for Creative Studies
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 1,459-student campus.
- 3.43
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,357
- Rank of 3,050
- #58
- MI rank
- 1,459
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
College for Creative Studies reports 3.43 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,357 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 3.43
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,357
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 2
- 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
College for Creative Studies increased from 1 to 2 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 changesCollege for Creative Studies is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Detroit, MI, enrolling approximately 1,459 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 4 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MI, it ranks #58 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,459 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 College for Creative Studies is "Robbery" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MI averaging 8.92 incidents per 1,000 students, College for Creative Studies reports 62% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 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
#2357
See peer comparison
State Rank (MI)
#58
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
College for Creative Studies percentile rank 22.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2357 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
College for Creative Studies reports 62% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $53,350
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $53,350
- Avg Net Price
- $34,617
- Median Debt
- $26,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 30%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 92%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 70%
- Retention Rate
- 82%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $33,691
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $44,860
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 69%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCollege for Creative Studies: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 100% (1 → 2 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fondling | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 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
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 4 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
College for Creative Studies 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).
MI
College for Creative Studies
3.43 incidents / 1,000 students
WV
Mountwest Community and Technical College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
MT
The University of Montana-Western
2.74 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Mountwest Community and Technical College
Huntington, WV · 1,459 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT · 1,458 enrolled
Safety Score 2.74
Reed College
Portland, OR · 1,458 enrolled
Safety Score 32.24
Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX · 1,457 enrolled
Safety Score 9.61
Lively Technical College
Tallahassee, FL · 1,461 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest College for Creative Studies nationally (rank #2357), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is College for Creative Studies safe?
College for Creative Studies has a safety score of 3.43 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,357 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at College for Creative Studies?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does College for Creative Studies compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MI.
Does College for Creative Studies have fire safety data?
Yes. College for Creative Studies 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 College for Creative Studies's Safety Profile
College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI enrolls 1,459 students and has a safety score of 3.43 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2357 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 1 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
College for Creative Studies's 3.43 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh College for Creative Studies 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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