Safety Score
0.64 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Englewood, CO · Clery Act 2023 · Private For-Profit
Rocky Vista 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 1,574-student campus.
- 0.64
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,398
- Rank of 3,050
- #13
- CO rank
- 1,574
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Rocky Vista University reports 0.64 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,398 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 0.64
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,398
- 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
Rocky Vista University decreased from 2 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 changesRocky Vista University is a Private For-Profit institution located in Englewood, CO, enrolling approximately 1,574 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 3 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CO, it ranks #13 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,574 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 Rocky Vista University is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CO averaging 0.89 incidents per 1,000 students, Rocky Vista University reports 29% fewer 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
#1398
Above-average safety
State Rank (CO)
#13
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Rocky Vista University percentile rank 54.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1398 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Rocky Vista University reports 29% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyRocky Vista University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 100% (1 → 0 incidents)
| 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 | 2 | 1 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Rocky Vista 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).
CO
Rocky Vista University
0.64 incidents / 1,000 students
MA
Berkshire Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
SC
Columbia College
1.27 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA · 1,572 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Columbia College
Columbia, SC · 1,572 enrolled
Safety Score 1.27
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL · 1,576 enrolled
Safety Score 3.17
Meredith College
Raleigh, NC · 1,576 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NC · 1,579 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Rocky Vista University nationally (rank #1398), regardless of size or state.
Cuyahoga Community College District
Cleveland, OH
National Rank #1397
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY
National Rank #1399
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY
National Rank #1396
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL
National Rank #1400
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD
National Rank #1395
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rocky Vista University safe?
Rocky Vista University has a safety score of 0.64 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,398 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Rocky Vista University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Rocky Vista University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CO.
Does Rocky Vista University 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 Rocky Vista University's Safety Profile
Rocky Vista University in Englewood, CO enrolls 1,574 students and has a safety score of 0.64 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1398 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 2 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
What this means for you
Rocky Vista University's 0.64 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Rocky Vista 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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