Safety Score
3.34 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Bloomsburg, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Commonwealth 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 11,088-student campus.
- 3.34
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,340
- Rank of 3,050
- #94
- PA rank
- 11,088
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania reports 3.34 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,340 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 77% of ranked campuses its size.
- 3.34
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,340
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 77%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 21
- 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
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania increased from 17 to 21 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 changesCommonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a Public institution located in Bloomsburg, PA, enrolling approximately 11,088 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 62 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #94 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 11,088 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is "Aggravated Assault" with 18 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 1.32 incidents per 1,000 students, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania reports 153% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 4 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 45 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
#2340
See peer comparison
State Rank (PA)
#94
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
21
across 11 crime categories
Where Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
3 safer than 23% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania percentile rank 23.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2340 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania reports 153% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $11,046
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $22,870
- Avg Net Price
- $15,699
- Median Debt
- $26,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 32%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 93%
- SAT Average
- 1090
- SAT Math Range
- 490–590
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 54%
- Retention Rate
- 78%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $44,053
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $52,416
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 82%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCommonwealth University of Pennsylvania: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 12% (24 → 21 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 9 | 8 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Fondling | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| 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 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
45 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 3 | 12 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 13 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 21 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 3 | 21 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 42 | 20 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 4 | 6 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 3 | 4 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 7 | 0 |
Commonwealth 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
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
3.34 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Allan Hancock College
1.08 incidents / 1,000 students
FL
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
1.26 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA · 11,104 enrolled
Safety Score 1.08
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL · 11,070 enrolled
Safety Score 1.26
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL · 11,054 enrolled
Safety Score 1.36
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH · 11,040 enrolled
Safety Score 2.36
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO · 11,036 enrolled
Safety Score 0.54
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania nationally (rank #2340), regardless of size or state.
Taylor University
Upland, IN
National Rank #2339
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY
National Rank #2341
Tusculum University
Greeneville, TN
National Rank #2338
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY
National Rank #2342
Paul Quinn College
Dallas, TX
National Rank #2337
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania safe?
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has a safety score of 3.34 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,340 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania have fire safety data?
Yes. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 4 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's Safety Profile
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in Bloomsburg, PA enrolls 11,088 students and has a safety score of 3.34 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2340 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 17 in 2022 to 21 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 4 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's 3.34 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Commonwealth 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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