Los Angeles, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Mount Saint Mary's 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 2,308-student campus.

6.50
Incidents / 1k students
#2,716
Rank of 3,050
#281
CA rank
2,308
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Mount Saint Mary's University reports 6.50 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,716 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 91% of ranked campuses its size.

6.50
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,716
of 3,050 ranked nationally
91%
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

+3 reported incidents

Mount Saint Mary's University increased from 6 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 changes

Mount Saint Mary's University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Los Angeles, CA, enrolling approximately 2,308 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 16 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #281 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,308 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 Mount Saint Mary's University is "Burglary" with 6 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 1.04 incidents per 1,000 students, Mount Saint Mary's University reports 526% 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 27 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.

Safety Score

6.50 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2716

See peer comparison

State Rank (CA)

#281

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

9

across 11 crime categories

Where Mount Saint Mary's 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 9% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Below this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). This entry sits in this band. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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

Mount Saint Mary's University percentile rank 11.0%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2716 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Mount Saint Mary's University reports 526% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$49,564
Out-of-State Tuition
$49,564
Avg Net Price
$21,413
Median Debt
$25,949
Pell Grant Recipients
57%
How does this cost rank in CA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
73%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
53%
Retention Rate
71%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$61,335
Median Earnings (10yr)
$72,379
Loan Repayment (3yr)
72%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Mount Saint Mary's University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 800% (1 → 9 incidents)

0510 202120222023 1 9 ▲ +800.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 310
Arson 010
Burglary 231
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 200
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 210
Statutory Rape 000

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

27 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
27 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 5
Drugs 2023 0 6
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 1
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 1
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0

Mount Saint Mary's 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).

Selected

CA

Mount Saint Mary's University

6.50 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,716
Enrollment
2,308
Data year
2023

AR

National Park College

0.43 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,268
Enrollment
2,308
Data year
2023

PA

Carlow University

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#498
Enrollment
2,310
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

National Park College
Hot Springs National Park, AR · 2,308 enrolled
Safety Score 0.43
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA · 2,310 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
Newbern, TN · 2,302 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI · 2,301 enrolled
Safety Score 1.30
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA · 2,319 enrolled
Safety Score 3.45

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Mount Saint Mary's University nationally (rank #2716), regardless of size or state.

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
National Rank #2715
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA
National Rank #2717
Touro University California
Vallejo, CA
National Rank #2714
Northwest College
Powell, WY
National Rank #2718
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
National Rank #2713

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Saint Mary's University safe?
Mount Saint Mary's University has a safety score of 6.50 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,716 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Mount Saint Mary's University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Mount Saint Mary's University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does Mount Saint Mary's University have fire safety data?
Yes. Mount Saint Mary's 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 Mount Saint Mary's University's Safety Profile

Mount Saint Mary's University in Los Angeles, CA enrolls 2,308 students and has a safety score of 6.50 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2716 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 increased from 6 in 2022 to 9 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

Mount Saint Mary's University's 6.50 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

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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