Safety Score
1.79 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
La Verne, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
University of La Verne
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 5,596-student campus.
- 1.79
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,916
- Rank of 3,050
- #219
- CA rank
- 5,596
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of La Verne reports 1.79 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,916 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 61% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.79
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,916
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 61%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 7
- 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
University of La Verne increased from 6 to 7 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 changesUniversity of La Verne is a Private Nonprofit institution located in La Verne, CA, enrolling approximately 5,596 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 21 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #219 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 5,596 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at University of La Verne is "Fondling" with 8 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 2.18 incidents per 1,000 students, University of La Verne reports 18% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 63 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
#1916
See peer comparison
State Rank (CA)
#219
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
7
across 11 crime categories
Where University of La Verne sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 39% 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
University of La Verne percentile rank 37.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1916 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of La Verne reports 18% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $49,470
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $49,470
- Avg Net Price
- $20,161
- Median Debt
- $23,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 51%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 71%
- SAT Average
- 1083
- SAT Math Range
- 488–573
- ACT Average
- 21
- ACT Range
- 18–25
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 64%
- Retention Rate
- 64%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $53,806
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $65,464
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 62%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of La Verne: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 12% (8 → 7 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 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
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
63 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 7 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
University of La Verne 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
University of La Verne
1.79 incidents / 1,000 students
NE
Northeast Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Widener University
5.35 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE · 5,595 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Widener University
Chester, PA · 5,610 enrolled
Safety Score 5.35
Worcester State University
Worcester, MA · 5,611 enrolled
Safety Score 2.85
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC · 5,574 enrolled
Safety Score 0.18
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX · 5,573 enrolled
Safety Score 2.51
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of La Verne nationally (rank #1916), regardless of size or state.
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
National Rank #1915
Trine University
Angola, IN
National Rank #1917
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY
National Rank #1914
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
National Rank #1918
Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Killeen, TX
National Rank #1913
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of La Verne safe?
University of La Verne has a safety score of 1.79 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,916 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of La Verne?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of La Verne compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does University of La Verne have fire safety data?
Yes. University of La Verne reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding University of La Verne's Safety Profile
University of La Verne in La Verne, CA enrolls 5,596 students and has a safety score of 1.79 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1916 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 6 in 2022 to 7 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
University of La Verne's 1.79 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh University of La Verne 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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