Safety Score
2.15 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Abilene, TX · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Abilene Christian 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 5,114-student campus.
- 2.15
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,053
- Rank of 3,050
- #128
- TX rank
- 5,114
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Abilene Christian University reports 2.15 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,053 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 66% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.15
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,053
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 66%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 8
- 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
Abilene Christian University was unchanged from 8 to 8 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 changesAbilene Christian University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Abilene, TX, enrolling approximately 5,114 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 26 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TX, it ranks #128 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 5,114 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 Abilene Christian University is "Burglary" with 12 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TX averaging 2.43 incidents per 1,000 students, Abilene Christian University reports 11% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 45 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
#2053
See peer comparison
State Rank (TX)
#128
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
8
across 11 crime categories
Where Abilene Christian University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 34% 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
Abilene Christian University percentile rank 32.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2053 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Abilene Christian University reports 11% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $44,200
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $44,200
- Avg Net Price
- $26,182
- Median Debt
- $24,250
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 22%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 66%
- SAT Average
- 1194
- SAT Math Range
- 530–620
- ACT Average
- 25
- ACT Range
- 22–28
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 60%
- Retention Rate
- 81%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $46,727
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $55,736
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 82%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyAbilene Christian University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 20% (10 → 8 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Burglary | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Fondling | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Incest | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
45 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 3 | 23 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 3 | 1 |
Abilene Christian 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).
TX
Abilene Christian University
2.15 incidents / 1,000 students
LA
Grambling State University
1.56 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Campbell University
1.17 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA · 5,114 enrolled
Safety Score 1.56
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC · 5,115 enrolled
Safety Score 1.17
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN · 5,115 enrolled
Safety Score 0.39
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD · 5,108 enrolled
Safety Score 0.20
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD · 5,107 enrolled
Safety Score 8.81
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Abilene Christian University nationally (rank #2053), regardless of size or state.
Webber International University
Babson Park, FL
National Rank #2052
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
National Rank #2054
Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT
National Rank #2051
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA
National Rank #2055
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
National Rank #2050
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Abilene Christian University safe?
Abilene Christian University has a safety score of 2.15 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,053 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Abilene Christian University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Abilene Christian University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TX.
Does Abilene Christian University have fire safety data?
Yes. Abilene Christian University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Abilene Christian University's Safety Profile
Abilene Christian University in Abilene, TX enrolls 5,114 students and has a safety score of 2.15 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2053 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 8 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Abilene Christian University's 2.15 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Abilene Christian 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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