Safety Score
1.95 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Portland, OR · Clery Act 2023 · Private For-Profit
Sumner 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 514-student campus.
- 1.95
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,980
- Rank of 3,050
- #20
- OR rank
- 514
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Sumner College reports 1.95 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,980 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 1.95
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,980
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 1
- 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
Sumner College decreased from 2 to 1 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 changesSumner College is a Private For-Profit institution located in Portland, OR, enrolling approximately 514 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 5 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OR, it ranks #20 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 514 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 Sumner College is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OR averaging 2.33 incidents per 1,000 students, Sumner College reports 17% 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 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
#1980
See peer comparison
State Rank (OR)
#20
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Sumner College percentile rank 35.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1980 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Sumner College reports 17% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 89%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 81%
- Retention Rate
- 100%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $63,316
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $46,639
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 61%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySumner College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 50% (2 → 1 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 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 |
Sumner 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).
OR
Sumner College
1.95 incidents / 1,000 students
AR
Williams Baptist University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
VA
Tidewater Tech-Trades
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Williams Baptist University
Walnut Ridge, AR · 514 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Tidewater Tech-Trades
Norfolk, VA · 514 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Milan Institute-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA · 514 enrolled
Safety Score 9.73
Urshan College
Wentzville, MO · 514 enrolled
Safety Score 1.95
Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute
Glendale, AZ · 513 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Sumner College nationally (rank #1980), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sumner College safe?
Sumner College has a safety score of 1.95 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,980 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Sumner College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Sumner College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OR.
Does Sumner 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 Sumner College's Safety Profile
Sumner College in Portland, OR enrolls 514 students and has a safety score of 1.95 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1980 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 1 in 2023.
What this means for you
Sumner College's 1.95 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Sumner 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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