Safety Score
3.56 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Napa, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Napa Valley 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 4,213-student campus.
- 3.56
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,384
- Rank of 3,050
- #257
- CA rank
- 4,213
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Napa Valley College reports 3.56 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,384 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 79% of ranked campuses its size.
- 3.56
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,384
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 79%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 15
- 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
Napa Valley College increased from 4 to 15 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 changesNapa Valley College is a Public institution located in Napa, CA, enrolling approximately 4,213 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 22 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #257 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 4,213 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 Napa Valley College is "Burglary" with 22 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 1.90 incidents per 1,000 students, Napa Valley College reports 87% 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 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
#2384
See peer comparison
State Rank (CA)
#257
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
15
across 11 crime categories
Where Napa Valley College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
4 safer than 21% 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
Napa Valley College percentile rank 21.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2384 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Napa Valley College reports 87% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $1,156
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $11,908
- Avg Net Price
- $14,644
- Median Debt
- $10,147
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 17%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $40,426
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $49,517
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 58%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyNapa Valley College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 400% (3 → 15 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| 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
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Napa Valley 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
Napa Valley College
3.56 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Niagara County Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Niagara University
1.66 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY · 4,217 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Niagara University
Niagara University, NY · 4,221 enrolled
Safety Score 1.66
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA · 4,202 enrolled
Safety Score 5.95
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
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Napa Valley College nationally (rank #2384), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Napa Valley College safe?
Napa Valley College has a safety score of 3.56 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,384 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Napa Valley College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Napa Valley College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does Napa Valley 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 Napa Valley College's Safety Profile
Napa Valley College in Napa, CA enrolls 4,213 students and has a safety score of 3.56 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2384 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 4 in 2022 to 15 in 2023.
What this means for you
Napa Valley College's 3.56 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Napa Valley 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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