Safety Score
8.10 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Norfolk, VA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Eastern Virginia Medical School
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 1,235-student campus.
- 8.10
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,808
- Rank of 3,050
- #65
- VA rank
- 1,235
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Eastern Virginia Medical School reports 8.10 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,808 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 8.10
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,808
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 7
- 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
Eastern Virginia Medical School decreased from 10 to 7 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 changesEastern Virginia Medical School is a Public institution located in Norfolk, VA, enrolling approximately 1,235 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 19 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within VA, it ranks #65 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,235 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 Eastern Virginia Medical School is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 8 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in VA averaging 1.62 incidents per 1,000 students, Eastern Virginia Medical School reports 399% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 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
#2808
See peer comparison
State Rank (VA)
#65
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
7
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Eastern Virginia Medical School percentile rank 7.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2808 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Eastern Virginia Medical School reports 399% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyEastern Virginia Medical School: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 250% (2 → 7 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 1 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 9 | 0 |
Eastern Virginia Medical School 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).
VA
Eastern Virginia Medical School
8.10 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
0.81 incidents / 1,000 students
AZ
Arizona Christian University
1.62 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY · 1,234 enrolled
Safety Score 0.81
Arizona Christian University
Glendale, AZ · 1,233 enrolled
Safety Score 1.62
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA · 1,231 enrolled
Safety Score 5.69
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc
Lisle, IL · 1,230 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Oglala Lakota College
Kyle, SD · 1,229 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Eastern Virginia Medical School nationally (rank #2808), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eastern Virginia Medical School safe?
Eastern Virginia Medical School has a safety score of 8.10 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,808 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Eastern Virginia Medical School?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Eastern Virginia Medical School compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in VA.
Does Eastern Virginia Medical School have fire safety data?
Yes. Eastern Virginia Medical School 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 Eastern Virginia Medical School's Safety Profile
Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA enrolls 1,235 students and has a safety score of 8.10 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2808 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 10 in 2022 to 7 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
Eastern Virginia Medical School's 8.10 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Eastern Virginia Medical School 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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