Irvine, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Concordia University-Irvine

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 3,481-student campus.

0.57
Incidents / 1k students
#1,365
Rank of 3,050
#165
CA rank
3,481
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Concordia University-Irvine reports 0.57 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,365 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 61% of ranked campuses its size.

0.57
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,365
of 3,050 ranked nationally
61%
safer than ranked campuses its size
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

-6 reported incidents

Concordia University-Irvine decreased from 6 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

Concordia University-Irvine is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Irvine, CA, enrolling approximately 3,481 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 14 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #165 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,481 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 Concordia University-Irvine is "Burglary" with 7 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 0.86 incidents per 1,000 students, Concordia University-Irvine reports 33% 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 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.

Safety Score

0.57 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1365

Above-average safety

State Rank (CA)

#165

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

0

across 11 crime categories

Where Concordia University-Irvine sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

1 Safer than most safer than 61% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). This entry sits in this band. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Above this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Concordia University-Irvine percentile rank 55.2%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1365 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Concordia University-Irvine reports 33% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$43,480
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,480
Avg Net Price
$28,115
Median Debt
$24,247
Pell Grant Recipients
24%
How does this cost rank in CA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
66%
ACT Average
25

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
60%
Retention Rate
75%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$53,777
Median Earnings (10yr)
$65,083
Loan Repayment (3yr)
81%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Concordia University-Irvine: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 100% (8 → 0 incidents)

-50510 202120222023 8 0 ▼ -100.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 043
Fondling 002
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 011
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 012
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

18 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
18 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 4
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 1
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 2
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 6
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 3
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 7
Liquor 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 5
Weapons 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 2 0

Concordia University-Irvine 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

CA

Concordia University-Irvine

0.57 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,365
Enrollment
3,481
Data year
2023

OR

Pacific University

2.59 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,165
Enrollment
3,479
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR · 3,479 enrolled
Safety Score 2.59
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, NM · 3,478 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD · 3,475 enrolled
Safety Score 1.44
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA · 3,490 enrolled
Safety Score 0.29
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA · 3,493 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Concordia University-Irvine nationally (rank #1365), regardless of size or state.

Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS
National Rank #1364
University of the Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie, VI
National Rank #1366
Dakota State University
Madison, SD
National Rank #1363
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA
National Rank #1367
Feather River Community College District
Quincy, CA
National Rank #1362

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Concordia University-Irvine safe?
Concordia University-Irvine has a safety score of 0.57 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,365 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Concordia University-Irvine?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Concordia University-Irvine compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does Concordia University-Irvine have fire safety data?
Yes. Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine's Safety Profile

Concordia University-Irvine in Irvine, CA enrolls 3,481 students and has a safety score of 0.57 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1365 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 6 in 2022 to 0 in 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

Concordia University-Irvine's 0.57 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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