Safety Score
2.49 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
State University, AR · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Arkansas 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 14,032-student campus.
- 2.49
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,144
- Rank of 3,050
- #35
- AR rank
- 14,032
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Arkansas State University reports 2.49 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,144 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 70% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.49
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,144
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 70%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 30
- 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
Arkansas State University increased from 13 to 30 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 changesArkansas State University is a Public institution located in State University, AR, enrolling approximately 14,032 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 50 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within AR, it ranks #35 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 14,032 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 Arkansas State University is "Burglary" with 18 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in AR averaging 0.68 incidents per 1,000 students, Arkansas State University reports 264% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 total fires. 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.
National Rank
#2144
See peer comparison
State Rank (AR)
#35
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
30
across 11 crime categories
Where Arkansas State 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 30% 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
Arkansas State University percentile rank 29.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2144 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Arkansas State University reports 264% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $8,090
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $14,522
- Avg Net Price
- $12,366
- Median Debt
- $20,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 38%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 82%
- SAT Average
- 1090
- SAT Math Range
- 480–620
- ACT Average
- 23
- ACT Range
- 18–24
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 55%
- Retention Rate
- 78%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $38,944
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $42,617
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 71%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyArkansas State University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 329% (7 → 30 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| Fondling | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 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
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 14 | 22 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 5 | 38 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 12 | 19 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 14 | 22 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 2 | 2 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 7 | 13 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 10 | 30 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 2 | 1 |
Arkansas 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).
AR
Arkansas State University
2.49 incidents / 1,000 students
SC
Trident Technical College
0.29 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
0.64 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SC · 14,025 enrolled
Safety Score 0.29
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY · 13,998 enrolled
Safety Score 0.64
Cypress College
Cypress, CA · 13,992 enrolled
Safety Score 1.57
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA · 14,076 enrolled
Safety Score 0.78
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO · 13,978 enrolled
Safety Score 0.14
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Arkansas State University nationally (rank #2144), regardless of size or state.
Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA
National Rank #2143
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS
National Rank #2145
WyoTech
Laramie, WY
National Rank #2142
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
National Rank #2146
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA
National Rank #2141
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arkansas State University safe?
Arkansas State University has a safety score of 2.49 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,144 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Arkansas State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Arkansas State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in AR.
Does Arkansas State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Arkansas State 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 Arkansas State University's Safety Profile
Arkansas State University in State University, AR enrolls 14,032 students and has a safety score of 2.49 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2144 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 13 in 2022 to 30 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Arkansas State University's 2.49 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Arkansas State 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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