Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Santa Ana, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Western Governors 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 185,015-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #760
- Rank of 3,050
- #62
- CA rank
- 185,015
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Western Governors University reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #760 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 82% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #760
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 82%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 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
Western Governors University was unchanged from 0 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 changesWestern Governors University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Santa Ana, CA, enrolling approximately 185,015 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #62 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 185,015 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 Western Governors University is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 1.45 incidents per 1,000 students, Western Governors University 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 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.
National Rank
#760
Above-average safety
State Rank (CA)
#62
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where Western Governors 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 82% 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
Western Governors University percentile rank 75.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #760 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Western Governors University reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $8,658
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $8,658
- Avg Net Price
- $12,548
- Median Debt
- $11,116
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 39%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 48%
- Retention Rate
- 65%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $69,572
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $60,615
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 71%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Enrollment scale
How campus size shapes the safety figures
With 185,015 enrolled students, Western Governors University is in the largest 1% 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 onlyWestern Governors University: on-campus incidents by year
Stable
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Western Governors 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
Western Governors University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
NH
Southern New Hampshire University
0.09 incidents / 1,000 students
AZ
Grand Canyon University
5.77 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH · 184,099 enrolled
Safety Score 0.09
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ · 107,563 enrolled
Safety Score 5.77
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA · 103,068 enrolled
Safety Score 1.12
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Phoenix, AZ · 101,150 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN · 100,077 enrolled
Safety Score 0.29
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Western Governors University nationally (rank #760), regardless of size or state.
Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln
Lincoln, RI
National Rank #759
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA
National Rank #761
Career Networks Institute
Santa Ana, CA
National Rank #758
Blue Cliff College-Metairie
Metairie, LA
National Rank #762
American University of Health Sciences
Signal Hill, CA
National Rank #757
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Western Governors University safe?
Western Governors University has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #760 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Western Governors University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Western Governors University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does Western Governors 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 Western Governors University's Safety Profile
Western Governors University in Santa Ana, CA enrolls 185,015 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #760 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 remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.
What this means for you
Western Governors University'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 Western Governors 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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