Albany, GA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Albany State 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 6,544-student campus.

6.11
Incidents / 1k students
#2,693
Rank of 3,050
#81
GA rank
6,544
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Albany State University reports 6.11 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,693 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 90% of ranked campuses its size.

6.11
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,693
of 3,050 ranked nationally
90%
report fewer incidents than this campus
16
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

+2 reported incidents

Albany State University increased from 14 to 16 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

Albany State University is a Public institution located in Albany, GA, enrolling approximately 6,544 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 44 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within GA, it ranks #81 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 6,544 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 Albany State University is "Burglary" with 16 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in GA averaging 0.40 incidents per 1,000 students, Albany State University reports 1439% 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 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

6.11 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2693

See peer comparison

State Rank (GA)

#81

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

16

across 11 crime categories

Where Albany State University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

6 safer than 10% 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%). Below this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Albany State University percentile rank 11.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2693 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Albany State University reports 1439% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$5,656
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,008
Avg Net Price
$11,898
Median Debt
$25,024
Pell Grant Recipients
69%
How does this cost rank in GA? →

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
27%
Retention Rate
79%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$35,579
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,674
Loan Repayment (3yr)
28%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Albany State University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 14% (14 → 16 incidents)

1314151617 202120222023 14 16 ▲ +14.3%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 010
Arson 000
Burglary 277
Fondling 713
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 010
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 401
Robbery 333
Statutory Rape 010

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

27 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
27 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 6
Drugs 2023 1 46
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 4
Liquor 2023 2 60
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 1 2
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 2 15
Drugs 2022 8 47
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 6
Liquor 2022 0 73
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 2
Weapons 2022 1 2
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 2 2

Albany State 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).

Selected

GA

Albany State University

6.11 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,693
Enrollment
6,544
Data year
2023

CA

Berkeley City College

0.15 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,019
Enrollment
6,547
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

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
Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS · 6,552 enrolled
Safety Score 0.31
Westcliff University
Irvine, CA · 6,532 enrolled
Safety Score 0.31

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Albany State University nationally (rank #2693), regardless of size or state.

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL
National Rank #2692
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA
National Rank #2694
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL
National Rank #2691
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, TX
National Rank #2695
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
National Rank #2690

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albany State University safe?
Albany State University has a safety score of 6.11 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,693 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Albany State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Albany State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in GA.
Does Albany State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Albany State University 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 Albany State University's Safety Profile

Albany State University in Albany, GA enrolls 6,544 students and has a safety score of 6.11 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2693 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 increased from 14 in 2022 to 16 in 2023.

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

What this means for you

Albany State University's 6.11 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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