Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Portland, OR · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
University of Western States
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 979-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #493
- Rank of 3,050
- #6
- OR rank
- 979
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of Western States reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #493 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #493
- 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
University of Western States 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 changesUniversity of Western States is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Portland, OR, enrolling approximately 979 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 3 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OR, it ranks #6 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 979 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 University of Western States is "Burglary" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OR averaging 5.53 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Western States reports 100% 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
#493
Top 500 nationally
State Rank (OR)
#6
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
University of Western States percentile rank 83.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #493 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of Western States reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $26,840
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $27,382
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 71%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of Western States: 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 | 2 | 1 |
| 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 |
University of Western States 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
University of Western States
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
TN
The University of Tennessee Southern
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
AL
Spring Hill College
26.61 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
The University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski, TN · 978 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL · 977 enrolled
Safety Score 26.61
Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI · 977 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
New York, NY · 983 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
UEI College-Fresno
Fresno, CA · 974 enrolled
Safety Score 1.03
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of Western States nationally (rank #493), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Western States safe?
University of Western States has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #493 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at University of Western States?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Western States compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OR.
Does University of Western States 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 University of Western States's Safety Profile
University of Western States in Portland, OR enrolls 979 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #493 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 2 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
What this means for you
University of Western States's 0.00 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 Western States 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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