Safety Score
5.95 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Loma Linda, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Loma Linda 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 4,202-student campus.
- 5.95
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,680
- Rank of 3,050
- #277
- CA rank
- 4,202
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Loma Linda University reports 5.95 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,680 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 90% of ranked campuses its size.
- 5.95
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,680
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 90%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 21
- 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
Loma Linda University decreased from 22 to 21 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 changesLoma Linda University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Loma Linda, CA, enrolling approximately 4,202 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 66 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #277 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 4,202 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 Loma Linda University is "Fondling" with 26 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 2.00 incidents per 1,000 students, Loma Linda University reports 197% 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
#2680
See peer comparison
State Rank (CA)
#277
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
21
across 11 crime categories
Where Loma Linda University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
6 safer than 10% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Loma Linda University percentile rank 12.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2680 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Loma Linda University reports 197% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $88,185
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $89,816
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 86%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyLoma Linda University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 9% (23 → 21 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Fondling | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 9 | 12 |
| 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
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
Loma Linda 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
Loma Linda University
5.95 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Dallas Baptist University
1.19 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
Lewis and Clark Community College
0.71 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX · 4,201 enrolled
Safety Score 1.19
Lewis and Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL · 4,196 enrolled
Safety Score 0.71
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA · 4,213 enrolled
Safety Score 3.56
Houston Christian University
Houston, TX · 4,189 enrolled
Safety Score 4.30
Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV · 4,188 enrolled
Safety Score 0.24
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Loma Linda University nationally (rank #2680), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Loma Linda University safe?
Loma Linda University has a safety score of 5.95 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,680 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Loma Linda University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Loma Linda University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does Loma Linda University have fire safety data?
Yes. Loma Linda 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 Loma Linda University's Safety Profile
Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, CA enrolls 4,202 students and has a safety score of 5.95 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2680 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 22 in 2022 to 21 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
Loma Linda University's 5.95 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Loma Linda 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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