Irvine, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

University of California-Irvine

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 36,582-student campus.

7.65
Incidents / 1k students
#2,784
Rank of 3,050
#284
CA rank
36,582
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

University of California-Irvine reports 7.65 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,784 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 94% of ranked campuses its size.

7.65
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,784
of 3,050 ranked nationally
94%
report fewer incidents than this campus
212
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

+63 reported incidents

University of California-Irvine increased from 149 to 212 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

University of California-Irvine is a Public institution located in Irvine, CA, enrolling approximately 36,582 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 452 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #284 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 36,582 enrolled students, this campus sits in the large research university bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at University of California-Irvine is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 191 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 2.90 incidents per 1,000 students, University of California-Irvine reports 164% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 8 total fires. 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.

Safety Score

7.65 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2784

See peer comparison

State Rank (CA)

#284

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

212

across 11 crime categories

Where University of California-Irvine sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

8 safer than 6% 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%). Below this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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

University of California-Irvine percentile rank 8.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2784 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of California-Irvine reports 164% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$15,722
Out-of-State Tuition
$49,922
Avg Net Price
$14,251
Median Debt
$15,000
Pell Grant Recipients
36%
How does this cost rank in CA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
29%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
94%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$56,210
Median Earnings (10yr)
$80,735
Loan Repayment (3yr)
83%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 36,582 enrolled students, University of California-Irvine is in the largest 2% of the 5,673 institutions in this dataset with a reported enrollment. The safety score above already normalizes reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students, so compare it with similarly sized campuses instead of treating a higher raw count as evidence that a campus is less safe. Use the annual crime table to see what was reported, then use the peer comparison to judge the rate against schools of a similar scale. A lower reported rate is not a guarantee of individual safety or a measure of reporting quality.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

University of California-Irvine: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 133% (91 → 212 incidents)

50100150200250 202120222023 91 212 ▲ +133.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 366
Arson 110
Burglary 213427
Fondling 382424
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 1225613
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 010
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 272719
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 002

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 8 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

18 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
18 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 30 0
Drugs 2023 10 48
Liquor 2023 1 0
Liquor 2023 0 191
Weapons 2023 3 0
Weapons 2023 3 1
Drugs 2022 37 0
Drugs 2022 8 39
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 271
Weapons 2022 2 0
Weapons 2022 2 2
Drugs 2021 11 0
Drugs 2021 5 4
Liquor 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 207
Weapons 2021 3 0
Weapons 2021 1 0

University of California-Irvine 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

University of California-Irvine

7.65 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,784
Enrollment
36,582
Data year
2023

MA

Boston University

2.24 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,076
Enrollment
36,624
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC · 36,579 enrolled
Safety Score 2.02
Boston University
Boston, MA · 36,624 enrolled
Safety Score 2.24
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · 36,304 enrolled
Safety Score 3.94
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA · 36,062 enrolled
Safety Score 3.74
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC · 37,323 enrolled
Safety Score 2.57

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest University of California-Irvine nationally (rank #2784), regardless of size or state.

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
National Rank #2783
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Chickasha, OK
National Rank #2785
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA
National Rank #2782
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
National Rank #2786
Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC
National Rank #2781

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of California-Irvine safe?
University of California-Irvine has a safety score of 7.65 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,784 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of California-Irvine?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of California-Irvine compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does University of California-Irvine have fire safety data?
Yes. University of California-Irvine reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 8 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding University of California-Irvine's Safety Profile

University of California-Irvine in Irvine, CA enrolls 36,582 students and has a safety score of 7.65 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2784 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 149 in 2022 to 212 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 8 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

University of California-Irvine's 7.65 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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