Pomona, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Western University of Health Sciences

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 3,625-student campus.

3.03
Incidents / 1k students
#2,268
Rank of 3,050
#248
CA rank
3,625
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Western University of Health Sciences reports 3.03 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,268 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 75% of ranked campuses its size.

3.03
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,268
of 3,050 ranked nationally
75%
report fewer incidents than this campus
11
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

+4 reported incidents

Western University of Health Sciences increased from 7 to 11 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 changes

Western University of Health Sciences is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Pomona, CA, enrolling approximately 3,625 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 20 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #248 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,625 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 Western University of Health Sciences is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 13 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 1.82 incidents per 1,000 students, Western University of Health Sciences reports 67% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. 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.

Safety Score

3.03 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2268

See peer comparison

State Rank (CA)

#248

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

11

across 11 crime categories

Where Western University of Health Sciences sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

3 safer than 25% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). This entry sits in this band. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Western University of Health Sciences percentile rank 25.6%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2268 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Western University of Health Sciences reports 67% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Western University of Health Sciences: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 450% (2 → 11 incidents)

051015 202120222023 2 11 ▲ +450.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 401
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 661
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 110
Statutory Rape 000

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

27 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
27 reported 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

Western University of Health Sciences 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).

Selected

CA

Western University of Health Sciences

3.03 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,268
Enrollment
3,625
Data year
2023

NY

Siena College

4.69 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,546
Enrollment
3,623
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Louisiana State University-Eunice
Eunice, LA · 3,623 enrolled
Safety Score 0.28
Siena College
Loudonville, NY · 3,623 enrolled
Safety Score 4.69
A T Still University of Health Sciences
Kirksville, MO · 3,629 enrolled
Safety Score 1.93
Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC · 3,617 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA · 3,633 enrolled
Safety Score 2.20

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Western University of Health Sciences nationally (rank #2268), regardless of size or state.

Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA
National Rank #2267
California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
National Rank #2269
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA
National Rank #2266
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
National Rank #2270
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
National Rank #2265

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western University of Health Sciences safe?
Western University of Health Sciences has a safety score of 3.03 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,268 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Western University of Health Sciences?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Western University of Health Sciences compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does Western University of Health Sciences have fire safety data?
Yes. Western University of Health Sciences 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 Western University of Health Sciences's Safety Profile

Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA enrolls 3,625 students and has a safety score of 3.03 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2268 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 7 in 2022 to 11 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

Western University of Health Sciences's 3.03 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

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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