Safety Score
0.49 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Oakland, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Laney College
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 10,211-student campus.
- 0.49
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,311
- Rank of 3,050
- #156
- CA rank
- 10,211
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Laney College reports 0.49 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,311 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 63% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.49
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,311
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 63%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 5
- 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
Laney College increased from 1 to 5 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 changesLaney College is a Public institution located in Oakland, CA, enrolling approximately 10,211 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 36 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #156 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 10,211 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Laney College is "Burglary" with 18 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 0.33 incidents per 1,000 students, Laney College reports 47% 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 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
#1311
Above-average safety
State Rank (CA)
#156
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
5
across 11 crime categories
Where Laney College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 63% 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
Laney College percentile rank 57.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1311 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Laney College reports 47% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $1,258
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $9,898
- Avg Net Price
- $17,110
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 16%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $30,777
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $37,282
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyLaney College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 83% (30 → 5 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Burglary | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 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
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Laney College 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
Laney College
0.49 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Butte College
0.20 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Folsom Lake College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Butte College
Oroville, CA · 10,211 enrolled
Safety Score 0.20
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA · 10,214 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Laredo College
Laredo, TX · 10,191 enrolled
Safety Score 0.10
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL · 10,231 enrolled
Safety Score 0.78
CUNY Queensborough Community College
Bayside, NY · 10,251 enrolled
Safety Score 0.59
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Laney College nationally (rank #1311), regardless of size or state.
California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco, CA
National Rank #1310
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, IA
National Rank #1312
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX
National Rank #1309
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA
National Rank #1313
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA
National Rank #1308
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laney College safe?
Laney College has a safety score of 0.49 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,311 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Laney College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Laney College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does Laney College 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 Laney College's Safety Profile
Laney College in Oakland, CA enrolls 10,211 students and has a safety score of 0.49 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1311 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 1 in 2022 to 5 in 2023.
What this means for you
Laney College's 0.49 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Laney College 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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