York, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

York College of Pennsylvania

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 3,720-student campus.

5.38
Incidents / 1k students
#2,620
Rank of 3,050
#112
PA rank
3,720
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

York College of Pennsylvania reports 5.38 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,620 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 88% of ranked campuses its size.

5.38
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,620
of 3,050 ranked nationally
88%
report fewer incidents than this campus
5
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

-7 reported incidents

York College of Pennsylvania decreased from 12 to 5 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

York College of Pennsylvania is a Private Nonprofit institution located in York, PA, enrolling approximately 3,720 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 28 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #112 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,720 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 York College of Pennsylvania is "Rape" with 16 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 2.31 incidents per 1,000 students, York College of Pennsylvania reports 132% more incidents per student.

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

Safety Score

5.38 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2620

See peer comparison

State Rank (PA)

#112

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

5

across 11 crime categories

Where York College of Pennsylvania sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

5 safer than 12% 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%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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

York College of Pennsylvania percentile rank 14.1%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2620 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

York College of Pennsylvania reports 132% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$25,588
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,588
Avg Net Price
$18,556
Median Debt
$26,000
Pell Grant Recipients
28%
How does this cost rank in PA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
74%
SAT Average
1162
SAT Math Range
500–630
ACT Average
25
ACT Range
21–28

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
62%
Retention Rate
78%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$50,940
Median Earnings (10yr)
$61,012
Loan Repayment (3yr)
85%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

York College of Pennsylvania: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 55% (11 → 5 incidents)

051015 202120222023 11 5 ▼ -54.5%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 130
Fondling 132
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 259
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 1 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 2 26
Liquor 2023 10 59
Weapons 2023 1 0
Drugs 2022 0 19
Liquor 2022 13 51
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 32
Liquor 2021 2 75
Weapons 2021 0 0

York College of Pennsylvania 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

PA

York College of Pennsylvania

5.38 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,620
Enrollment
3,720
Data year
2023

NY

Iona University

4.30 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,505
Enrollment
3,720
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Iona University
New Rochelle, NY · 3,720 enrolled
Safety Score 4.30
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA · 3,718 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC · 3,727 enrolled
Safety Score 2.15
Utica University
Utica, NY · 3,733 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID · 3,706 enrolled
Safety Score 5.13

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest York College of Pennsylvania nationally (rank #2620), regardless of size or state.

Bradley University
Peoria, IL
National Rank #2619
Berea College
Berea, KY
National Rank #2621
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
National Rank #2618
Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA
National Rank #2622
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI
National Rank #2617

Frequently Asked Questions

Is York College of Pennsylvania safe?
York College of Pennsylvania has a safety score of 5.38 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,620 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at York College of Pennsylvania?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does York College of Pennsylvania compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does York College of Pennsylvania have fire safety data?
Yes. York College of Pennsylvania reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

Understanding York College of Pennsylvania's Safety Profile

York College of Pennsylvania in York, PA enrolls 3,720 students and has a safety score of 5.38 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2620 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 12 in 2022 to 5 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

York College of Pennsylvania's 5.38 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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