Safety Score
3.10 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Riverside, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
La Sierra University
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 1,611-student campus.
- 3.10
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,285
- Rank of 3,050
- #252
- CA rank
- 1,611
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
La Sierra University reports 3.10 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,285 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 3.10
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,285
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 4
- 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
La Sierra University was unchanged from 4 to 4 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 changesLa Sierra University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Riverside, CA, enrolling approximately 1,611 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 8 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #252 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,611 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 La Sierra University is "Burglary" with 8 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 1.49 incidents per 1,000 students, La Sierra University reports 108% 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 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.
National Rank
#2285
See peer comparison
State Rank (CA)
#252
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
4
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
La Sierra University percentile rank 25.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2285 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
La Sierra University reports 108% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $37,710
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $37,710
- Avg Net Price
- $45,566
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 47%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 92%
- ACT Average
- 23
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 64%
- Retention Rate
- 77%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $42,617
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $61,824
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 61%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyLa Sierra University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
La Sierra University 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).
CA
La Sierra University
3.10 incidents / 1,000 students
MA
Gordon College
2.48 incidents / 1,000 students
UT
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
1.86 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Gordon College
Wenham, MA · 1,610 enrolled
Safety Score 2.48
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Provo, UT · 1,610 enrolled
Safety Score 1.86
Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX · 1,614 enrolled
Safety Score 1.86
North Country Community College
Saranac Lake, NY · 1,615 enrolled
Safety Score 1.24
West Coast University-Dallas
Richardson, TX · 1,615 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest La Sierra University nationally (rank #2285), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Sierra University safe?
La Sierra University has a safety score of 3.10 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,285 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at La Sierra University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does La Sierra University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does La Sierra University have fire safety data?
Yes. La Sierra University 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 La Sierra University's Safety Profile
La Sierra University in Riverside, CA enrolls 1,611 students and has a safety score of 3.10 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2285 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 4 from 2022 to 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
La Sierra University's 3.10 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh La Sierra University 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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