Safety Score
0.31 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Irvine, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Private For-Profit
Westcliff University
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 6,532-student campus.
- 0.31
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,163
- Rank of 3,050
- #138
- CA rank
- 6,532
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Westcliff University reports 0.31 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,163 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 71% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.31
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,163
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 71%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 2
- 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
Westcliff University increased from 0 to 2 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 changesWestcliff University is a Private For-Profit institution located in Irvine, CA, enrolling approximately 6,532 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 2 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #138 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 6,532 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 Westcliff University is "Burglary" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 2.45 incidents per 1,000 students, Westcliff University reports 87% 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 27 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
#1163
Above-average safety
State Rank (CA)
#138
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Where Westcliff University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 71% 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
Westcliff University percentile rank 61.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1163 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Westcliff University reports 87% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $17,670
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $17,670
- Avg Net Price
- $35,426
- Median Debt
- $23,750
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 6%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 73%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 61%
- Retention Rate
- 72%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyWestcliff University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 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
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Westcliff University 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
Westcliff University
0.31 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
Columbia College Chicago
4.75 incidents / 1,000 students
GA
Albany State University
6.11 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL · 6,529 enrolled
Safety Score 4.75
Albany State University
Albany, GA · 6,544 enrolled
Safety Score 6.11
Berkeley City College
Berkeley, CA · 6,547 enrolled
Safety Score 0.15
Rowan College at Burlington County
Mount Laurel, NJ · 6,547 enrolled
Safety Score 0.31
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX · 6,549 enrolled
Safety Score 0.92
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Westcliff University nationally (rank #1163), regardless of size or state.
Rowan College at Burlington County
Mount Laurel, NJ
National Rank #1162
Broward College
Davie, FL
National Rank #1164
Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS
National Rank #1161
CUNY Bronx Community College
Bronx, NY
National Rank #1165
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ
National Rank #1160
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westcliff University safe?
Westcliff University has a safety score of 0.31 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,163 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Westcliff University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Westcliff University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does Westcliff University 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 Westcliff University's Safety Profile
Westcliff University in Irvine, CA enrolls 6,532 students and has a safety score of 0.31 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1163 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 0 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.
What this means for you
Westcliff University's 0.31 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Westcliff University 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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