Safety Score
3.89 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Erie, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
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 4,117-student campus.
- 3.89
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,435
- Rank of 3,050
- #102
- PA rank
- 4,117
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine reports 3.89 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,435 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 81% of ranked campuses its size.
- 3.89
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,435
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 81%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 9
- 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
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine was unchanged from 9 to 9 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 changesLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Erie, PA, enrolling approximately 4,117 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 36 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #102 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 4,117 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 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is "Aggravated Assault" with 22 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 1.26 incidents per 1,000 students, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine reports 207% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 45 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
#2435
See peer comparison
State Rank (PA)
#102
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
9
across 11 crime categories
Where Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
4 safer than 19% 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
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine percentile rank 20.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2435 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine reports 207% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 50% (18 → 9 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Fondling | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 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
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
45 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 9 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 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).
PA
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
3.89 incidents / 1,000 students
GA
Augusta Technical College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
ME
Central Maine Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA · 4,118 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Central Maine Community College
Auburn, ME · 4,121 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OH · 4,110 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Clark University
Worcester, MA · 4,124 enrolled
Safety Score 2.67
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT · 4,103 enrolled
Safety Score 3.66
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine nationally (rank #2435), regardless of size or state.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Abington, PA
National Rank #2434
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
National Rank #2436
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
National Rank #2433
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN
National Rank #2437
University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL
National Rank #2432
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine safe?
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine has a safety score of 3.89 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,435 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's Safety Profile
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA enrolls 4,117 students and has a safety score of 3.89 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2435 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 9 from 2022 to 2023.
What this means for you
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's 3.89 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 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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