Safety Score
4.19 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Hyde Park, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Culinary Institute of America
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 3,104-student campus.
- 4.19
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,487
- Rank of 3,050
- #156
- NY rank
- 3,104
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Culinary Institute of America reports 4.19 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,487 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 83% of ranked campuses its size.
- 4.19
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,487
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 83%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 10
- 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
Culinary Institute of America decreased from 14 to 10 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 changesCulinary Institute of America is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Hyde Park, NY, enrolling approximately 3,104 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 33 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #156 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 3,104 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 Culinary Institute of America is "Rape" with 15 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 0.39 incidents per 1,000 students, Culinary Institute of America reports 983% 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 36 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
#2487
See peer comparison
State Rank (NY)
#156
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
10
across 11 crime categories
Where Culinary Institute of America sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
4 safer than 17% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Culinary Institute of America percentile rank 18.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2487 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Culinary Institute of America reports 983% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $39,850
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $39,850
- Avg Net Price
- $36,113
- Median Debt
- $15,750
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 29%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 91%
- SAT Average
- 1060
- SAT Math Range
- 450–583
- ACT Range
- 17–23
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 64%
- Retention Rate
- 70%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $37,846
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $47,475
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 82%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCulinary Institute of America: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 11% (9 → 10 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fondling | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 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
36 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 7 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 11 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 56 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 3 | 6 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 8 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 56 |
Culinary Institute of America 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).
NY
Culinary Institute of America
4.19 incidents / 1,000 students
MI
St Clair County Community College
0.97 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Northeast Texas Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
St Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI · 3,105 enrolled
Safety Score 0.97
Northeast Texas Community College
Mt. Pleasant, TX · 3,105 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA · 3,102 enrolled
Safety Score 0.64
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD · 3,101 enrolled
Safety Score 0.32
Ogden-Weber Technical College
Ogden, UT · 3,096 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Culinary Institute of America nationally (rank #2487), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Culinary Institute of America safe?
Culinary Institute of America has a safety score of 4.19 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,487 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Culinary Institute of America?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Culinary Institute of America compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does Culinary Institute of America have fire safety data?
Yes. Culinary Institute of America 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 Culinary Institute of America's Safety Profile
Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY enrolls 3,104 students and has a safety score of 4.19 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2487 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 14 in 2022 to 10 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Culinary Institute of America's 4.19 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Culinary Institute of America 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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