Russellville, AR · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Arkansas Tech 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 9,487-student campus.

1.26
Incidents / 1k students
#1,719
Rank of 3,050
#29
AR rank
9,487
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Arkansas Tech University reports 1.26 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,719 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 53% of ranked campuses its size.

1.26
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,719
of 3,050 ranked nationally
53%
report fewer incidents than this campus
10
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

Arkansas Tech University decreased from 12 to 10 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

Arkansas Tech University is a Public institution located in Russellville, AR, enrolling approximately 9,487 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 33 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within AR, it ranks #29 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 9,487 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 Tech University is "Rape" with 16 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in AR averaging 5.01 incidents per 1,000 students, Arkansas Tech University reports 75% fewer 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

1.26 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1719

See peer comparison

State Rank (AR)

#29

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

10

across 11 crime categories

Where Arkansas Tech University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

1 safer than 47% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 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

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 Tech University percentile rank 43.6%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1719 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Arkansas Tech University reports 75% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$8,674
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,668
Avg Net Price
$12,970
Median Debt
$21,000
Pell Grant Recipients
34%
How does this cost rank in AR? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
96%
SAT Average
1049
SAT Math Range
430–550
ACT Range
17–23

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
49%
Retention Rate
74%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$37,638
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,766
Loan Repayment (3yr)
71%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Arkansas Tech University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 9% (11 → 10 incidents)

910111213 202120222023 11 10 ▼ -9.1%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 234
Fondling 131
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 300
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 466
Robbery 000
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 10
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 1 19
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 1 2
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 3 26
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 1 1
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0

Arkansas Tech 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

AR

Arkansas Tech University

1.26 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,719
Enrollment
9,487
Data year
2023

NJ

Seton Hall University

1.79 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,918
Enrollment
9,494
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ · 9,494 enrolled
Safety Score 1.79
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX · 9,517 enrolled
Safety Score 19.54
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL · 9,449 enrolled
Safety Score 0.53
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY · 9,443 enrolled
Safety Score 0.42
The New School
New York, NY · 9,434 enrolled
Safety Score 2.76

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Arkansas Tech University nationally (rank #1719), regardless of size or state.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
National Rank #1718
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
National Rank #1720
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
National Rank #1717
Columbia College
Columbia, SC
National Rank #1721
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA
National Rank #1716

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arkansas Tech University safe?
Arkansas Tech University has a safety score of 1.26 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,719 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Arkansas Tech University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Arkansas Tech University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in AR.
Does Arkansas Tech University have fire safety data?
Yes. Arkansas Tech University 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 Arkansas Tech University's Safety Profile

Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, AR enrolls 9,487 students and has a safety score of 1.26 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1719 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 12 in 2022 to 10 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

Arkansas Tech University's 1.26 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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