Safety Score
2.10 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Center Valley, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
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 954-student campus.
- 2.10
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,033
- Rank of 3,050
- #78
- PA rank
- 954
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley reports 2.10 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,033 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 2.10
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,033
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 0
- 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
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley was unchanged from 0 to 0 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 changesPennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is a Public institution located in Center Valley, PA, enrolling approximately 954 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #78 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 954 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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 1.89 incidents per 1,000 students, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley reports 11% 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
#2033
See peer comparison
State Rank (PA)
#78
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley percentile rank 33.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2033 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley reports 11% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $15,208
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $25,392
- Avg Net Price
- $18,220
- Median Debt
- $25,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 35%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 97%
- SAT Average
- 1210
- SAT Math Range
- 550–660
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 18%
- Retention Rate
- 83%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $55,620
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $63,435
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 79%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyPennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley: on-campus incidents by year
Stable
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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
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 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley 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
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
2.10 incidents / 1,000 students
MI
Grace Christian University
1.05 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Pfeiffer University
2.10 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Grace Christian University
Wyoming, MI · 954 enrolled
Safety Score 1.05
Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC · 954 enrolled
Safety Score 2.10
Miami Regional University
Miami Springs, FL · 955 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Universal Technical Institute-West Texas
Austin, TX · 955 enrolled
Safety Score 1.05
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
Wauwatosa, WI · 952 enrolled
Safety Score 5.25
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley nationally (rank #2033), regardless of size or state.
Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC
National Rank #2032
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX
National Rank #2034
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma, WA
National Rank #2031
Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN
National Rank #2035
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
National Rank #2030
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley safe?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley has a safety score of 2.10 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,033 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley's Safety Profile
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley in Center Valley, PA enrolls 954 students and has a safety score of 2.10 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2033 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.
What this means for you
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley's 2.10 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley 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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