Safety Score
0.89 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Anaheim, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Private For-Profit
West Coast University-Orange County
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 4,481-student campus.
- 0.89
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,537
- Rank of 3,050
- #187
- CA rank
- 4,481
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
West Coast University-Orange County reports 0.89 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,537 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 54% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.89
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,537
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 54%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 4
- 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
West Coast University-Orange County decreased from 13 to 4 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 changesWest Coast University-Orange County is a Private For-Profit institution located in Anaheim, CA, enrolling approximately 4,481 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 17 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #187 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 4,481 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 West Coast University-Orange County is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 12 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 4.31 incidents per 1,000 students, West Coast University-Orange County reports 79% 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
#1537
See peer comparison
State Rank (CA)
#187
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
4
across 11 crime categories
Where West Coast University-Orange County sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 54% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
West Coast University-Orange County percentile rank 49.6%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1537 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
West Coast University-Orange County reports 79% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $22,506
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $22,506
- Avg Net Price
- $32,879
- Median Debt
- $32,946
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 41%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 61%
- Retention Rate
- 100%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $96,114
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $102,672
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 79%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyWest Coast University-Orange County: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 1 | 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 |
West Coast University-Orange County 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
West Coast University-Orange County
0.89 incidents / 1,000 students
IN
Trine University
1.79 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Point Loma Nazarene University
3.12 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Trine University
Angola, IN · 4,471 enrolled
Safety Score 1.79
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA · 4,494 enrolled
Safety Score 3.12
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline, WA · 4,460 enrolled
Safety Score 1.12
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA · 4,503 enrolled
Safety Score 13.10
Drake University
Des Moines, IA · 4,504 enrolled
Safety Score 2.44
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest West Coast University-Orange County nationally (rank #1537), regardless of size or state.
Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell, SD
National Rank #1536
Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL
National Rank #1538
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
National Rank #1535
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
Morrilton, AR
National Rank #1539
National Holistic Institute
Emeryville, CA
National Rank #1534
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Coast University-Orange County safe?
West Coast University-Orange County has a safety score of 0.89 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,537 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at West Coast University-Orange County?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does West Coast University-Orange County compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does West Coast University-Orange County 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 West Coast University-Orange County's Safety Profile
West Coast University-Orange County in Anaheim, CA enrolls 4,481 students and has a safety score of 0.89 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1537 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 13 in 2022 to 4 in 2023.
What this means for you
West Coast University-Orange County's 0.89 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh West Coast University-Orange County 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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