CA
Cuyamaca College
0.22 incidents / 1,000 students
El Cajon, CA · Clery Act 2024 · Public
Cuyamaca College
Across 2022–2024, Cuyamaca College reported 4 incidents in the Clery Criminal Offenses section, with no net change between the first and last filed year; largest filed category is Motor Vehicle Theft.
- 0.22
- Incidents / 1k students
- #136
- Rank of 2,072
- #119
- CA rank
- 8,905
- Enrolled students
0.22 reported score-category incidents per 1,000 students
Cuyamaca College reports 0.22 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 - 91% below University of San Francisco. Similar-enrollment scored peers: University of San Francisco (3.48/1k); National Louis University (0.00/1k); Ultimate Medical Academy (0.00/1k); Imperial Valley College (0.11/1k); University of Northern Colorado (8.23/1k). Same-state same-level set also includes Imperial Valley College (0.11/1k); Coastline Community College (0.00/1k); Reedley College (0.45/1k); Ohlone College (0.77/1k); San Jose City College (1.16/1k); Laney College (0.43/1k); Evergreen Valley College (0.54/1k); Los Medanos College (2.37/1k). Largest Criminal Offenses total across filed years: Motor Vehicle Theft.
Data source U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey
- incidents / 1,000 students
- 0.22
- of 2,072 ranked nationally
- #136
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 93%
- Criminal Offenses, 2024
- 2
Source: U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey
Data updated August 2026
Clery Act plate
Sheet 113218 · Cuyamaca College 0.22/1k score rate · #136/2,072
RATE-QUIET · RANK-TOP · ST-MID · PEER-FINISH · ZERO-NONE · TREND-FLAT · CAT-LEAD · ENR-MID · FIRE-NONE
- RATE-QUIET 0.22/1k
- RANK-TOP #136/2,072
- ST-MID #119 in state
- PEER-FINISH Imperial Valley College · ±0.11
- ZERO-NONE Scored
- TREND-FLAT Flat
- CAT-LEAD Motor Vehicle Th…
- ENR-MID 8,905
- FIRE-NONE No res filing
Nearest enrollment peer: Imperial Valley College (-0.11/1k)
Cuyamaca College sheet RATE-QUIET · RANK-TOP · ST-MID · PEER-FINISH · ZERO-NONE · TREND-FLAT · CAT-LEAD · ENR-MID · FIRE-NONE · peer Imperial Valley College. Codes from this campus OPE filing: score-category rate, national/state rank, named enrollment peer, zero posture, Criminal Offenses trend, lead category, enrollment band, fire filing. Not a moving recommendation.
Clery plate RATE-QUIET · RANK-TOP · ST-MID · PEER-FINISH · ZERO-NONE · TREND-FLAT · CAT-LEAD · ENR-MID · FIRE-NONE. Nearest similar-enrollment peer is Imperial Valley College (-0.11/1k). National rank #136 of 2,072 scored campuses. Instrument codes from this campus OPE sheet; compare similarly sized peers before treating any single rate as decisive.
Cuyamaca College reports 0.22 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 - 91% below University of San Francisco. Similar-enrollment scored peers: University of San Francisco (3.48/1k); National Louis University (0.00/1k); Ultimate Medical Academy (0.00/1k); Imperial Valley College (0.11/1k); University of Northern Colorado (8.23/1k). Same-state same-level set also includes Imperial Valley College (0.11/1k); Coastline Community College (0.00/1k); Reedley College (0.45/1k); Ohlone College (0.77/1k); San Jose City College (1.16/1k); Laney College (0.43/1k); Evergreen Valley College (0.54/1k); Los Medanos College (2.37/1k). Largest Criminal Offenses total across filed years: Motor Vehicle Theft.
Peer-rate neighbourhood around Cuyamaca College
Lowest/highest enrollment peers plus campuses nearest Cuyamaca on score-category rate. Full ladder: /rankings/safest-campuses.
- National Louis University · lowest peer 0
National Louis University — lowest peer
0 per 1,000 students
- Ultimate Medical Academy · near 0
Ultimate Medical Academy — near
0 per 1,000 students
- Imperial Valley College · near 0.11
Imperial Valley College — near
0.11 per 1,000 students
- Cuyamaca College · this campus 0.22
Cuyamaca College — this campus
0.22 per 1,000 students
- University of Northern Colorado · highest peer
University of Northern Colorado — highest peer
8.23 per 1,000 students
What this shows Neighbourhood of similar-enrollment peers around Cuyamaca College's 0.22/1k rate, not a full-corpus distribution reprint.
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2024
Cuyamaca College increased from 0 to 2 reported on-campus incidents between the 2023 and 2024 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 changesSignature insight · size does not equal danger
Campus size vs reported safety rate
Among 37 CA 2-year peers in this comparison, Cuyamaca College is larger than 53% and safer-reporting than 58% - the larger, safer-reporting quadrant. Axes are within-sample percentiles so outliers share the same frame; a higher safety percentile means a lower Clery incidents-per-1,000 rate.
Read the chart as text
- Point 1: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 50, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 81
- Point 2: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 56, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 89
- Point 3: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 47, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 42
- Point 4: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 58, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 22
- Point 5: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 44, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 8
- Point 6: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 61, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 44
- Point 7: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 64, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 33
- Point 8: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 42, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 0
- Point 9: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 39, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 78
- Point 10: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 67, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 36
- Point 11: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 69, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 25
- Point 12: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 36, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 75
- Point 13: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 72, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 83
- Point 14: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 33, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 50
- Point 15: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 75, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 31
- Point 16: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 78, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 53
- Point 17: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 31, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 19
- Point 18: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 28, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 3
- Point 19: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 81, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 39
- Point 20: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 83, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 11
- Point 21: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 25, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 47
- Point 22: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 22, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 72
- Point 23: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 86, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 56
- Point 24: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 19, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 89
- Point 25: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 89, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 89
- Point 26: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 17, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 6
- Point 27: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 14, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 69
- Point 28: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 11, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 29: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 92, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 89
- Point 30: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 94, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 61
- Point 31: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 97, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 86
- Point 32: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 100, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 28
- Point 33: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 8, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 67
- Point 34: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 6, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 64
- Point 35: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 3, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 89
- Point 36: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 0, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 17
- Cuyamaca College: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 53, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
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| Campus | Enrollment | Rate / 1k | Size pct | Safety pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavilan College | 6,083 | 0.82 | 0 | 17 |
| College of Alameda | 6,141 | 0.00 | 3 | 89 |
| Berkeley City College | 6,278 | 0.16 | 6 | 64 |
| Yuba College | 6,320 | 0.16 | 8 | 67 |
| Contra Costa College | 6,538 | 0.92 | 11 | 14 |
| Canada College | 6,625 | 0.15 | 14 | 69 |
| Madera Community College | 6,636 | 1.51 | 17 | 6 |
| Crafton Hills College | 6,768 | 0.00 | 19 | 89 |
| Mission College | 6,909 | 0.14 | 22 | 72 |
| Merritt College | 7,022 | 0.43 | 25 | 47 |
| Monterey Peninsula College | 7,173 | 1.81 | 28 | 3 |
| Cuyamaca College (this campus) | 8,905 | 0.22 | 53 | 58 |
Sample of 12 campuses from the plot (sorted by enrollment). Source: U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey + IPEDS enrollment. Rate = on-campus Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 students; lower is safer-reporting, not a personal-risk forecast.
What changed between 2023 and 2024
Reported on-campus incidents at Cuyamaca College rose from 0 to 2. The increase shows up in Burglary (0 to 1) and Robbery (0 to 1).
This describes reported incidents, not crime. Clery counts move with reporting policy, awareness campaigns and how a campus staffs its security authorities, so a rise can reflect better capture of reports and a fall can reflect worse capture. One year of movement at a single campus is not a trend.
What actually gets reported at Cuyamaca College
Across 3 reporting years, on-campus incidents were recorded in 3 Clery Act categories here: Motor Vehicle Theft, Burglary and Robbery.
The remaining 8 categories were reported with no on-campus incidents, among them Aggravated Assault, Arson, Fondling and Incest. Under the Clery Act that zero is an affirmative report that nothing in the category occurred, not an absence of data, which is why the table below lists those rows rather than dropping them.
Counts describe incidents reported under the Clery Act for the on-campus geography. Reporting practice varies between institutions, so counts are not a direct measure of relative safety.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCuyamaca College: Criminal Offenses by year
Stable 0% (2 → 2 incidents)
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| Period | On-campus incidents |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| Crime Type | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Table figures show the Criminal Offenses section; other Clery tables are separate
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
Cuyamaca College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are $2024 Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer in those categories).
CA
University of San Francisco
3.48 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
National Louis University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Cost context
Where Cuyamaca College sits on price and outcomes
At $6,618, Cuyamaca College's reported average net price is cheaper than 13% among 492 California colleges with a reported figure. The state median is $20,161.
- $6,618
- average net price
- $20,161
- California median
- $5,778
- reported income-bracket spread
Aid here is steeply income-scaled. Families reporting under $30,000 of income record a net price of $6,183, while those above $110,000 record $11,961 - roughly 1.9 times as much. A published average of $6,618 therefore describes very few families well; the bracket nearest your own income is the more useful figure.
Six years after enrolling, the median former student who received federal aid reports $29,836 - about 4.5 times one year of the reported net price here. On that ratio the cost is recovered quickly. Only 37% complete within six years. Most students here do not finish, which is the single most important number on this page for anyone weighing the cost.
Average net price reflects grant and scholarship aid for aided students, not a personal offer. Earnings cover former students who received federal aid; neither measure predicts an individual's outcome.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $1,346
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $11,314
- Avg Net Price
- $6,618
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 27%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $29,836
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $32,435
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Similar Institutions
Showing 5 of 846 similar institutions by enrollment size.
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · 8,913 enrolled
Safety Score 3.48
National Louis University
Chicago, IL · 8,915 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL · 8,932 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA · 8,873 enrolled
Safety Score 0.11
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO · 8,869 enrolled
Safety Score 8.23
Closest by National Rank
Cuyamaca College (national rank #136) sits near Augusta Technical College (#135) and Governors State University (#137) on the scored national list, nearest by rank, not by size or state.
Nationwide campuses with similar scale or Clery rate
Two Clery-derived peer sets for Cuyamaca College, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not state containment (Similar Institutions and national-rank neighbors above stay enrollment- or rank-based).
Similar enrollment (nationwide)
Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL · 8,932 enrolled
Safety score 0.00
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS · 8,859 enrolled
Safety score 0.11
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ · 8,964 enrolled
Safety score 0.11
Community College of Aurora
Aurora, CO · 8,833 enrolled
Safety score 0.34
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX · 8,828 enrolled
Safety score 0.68
Northampton County Area Community College
Bethlehem, PA · 8,810 enrolled
Safety score 3.75
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN · 8,726 enrolled
Safety score 0.11
South Plains College
Levelland, TX · 9,098 enrolled
Safety score 0.00
Similar 2024 Clery rate (nationwide)
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA · 4,455 enrolled
Safety score 0.22
Bevill State Community College
Jasper, AL · 4,378 enrolled
Safety score 0.23
Paris Junior College
Paris, TX · 4,533 enrolled
Safety score 0.22
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN · 4,572 enrolled
Safety score 0.22
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley Hills, MA · 4,578 enrolled
Safety score 0.22
North Idaho College
Coeur D'Alene, ID · 4,585 enrolled
Safety score 0.22
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD · 8,643 enrolled
Safety score 0.23
Lewis and Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL · 4,606 enrolled
Safety score 0.22
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cuyamaca College safe?
Cuyamaca College has a safety score of 0.22 (2024 on-campus Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #136 nationally out of 2,072 ranked institutions - nearest similar-enrollment comparison: University of San Francisco (3.48/1k). Same-state same-level set: Imperial Valley College (0.11/1k); Coastline Community College (0.00/1k); Reedley College (0.45/1k); Ohlone College (0.77/1k); San Jose City College (1.16/1k); Laney College (0.43/1k); Evergreen Valley College (0.54/1k); Los Medanos College (2.37/1k).
What crimes are reported at Cuyamaca College?
For calendar year 2024, Cuyamaca College reported Burglary (1) and Robbery (1) in the Criminal Offenses section. Every other category in that section was reported at zero; other Clery tables are separate.
How does Cuyamaca College compare to similar schools?
Cuyamaca College reports 91% fewer 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 than University of San Francisco. Scored similar-enrollment peers on this page: University of San Francisco (3.48/1k); National Louis University (0.00/1k); Ultimate Medical Academy (0.00/1k); Imperial Valley College (0.11/1k); University of Northern Colorado (8.23/1k). Same-state same-level set: Imperial Valley College (0.11/1k); Coastline Community College (0.00/1k); Reedley College (0.45/1k); Ohlone College (0.77/1k); San Jose City College (1.16/1k); Laney College (0.43/1k); Evergreen Valley College (0.54/1k); Los Medanos College (2.37/1k).
Does Cuyamaca College have fire safety data?
Cuyamaca College has no on-campus residential fire filing in this Clery release.
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