Safety Score
0.30 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Chattanooga, TN · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Chattanooga State Community College
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 6,601-student campus.
- 0.30
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,158
- Rank of 3,050
- #29
- TN rank
- 6,601
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Chattanooga State Community College reports 0.30 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,158 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 71% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.30
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,158
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 71%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 2
- 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
Chattanooga State Community College increased from 0 to 2 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 changesChattanooga State Community College is a Public institution located in Chattanooga, TN, enrolling approximately 6,601 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 2 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TN, it ranks #29 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 6,601 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 Chattanooga State Community College is "Fondling" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TN averaging 2.54 incidents per 1,000 students, Chattanooga State Community College reports 88% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. 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.
National Rank
#1158
Above-average safety
State Rank (TN)
#29
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Where Chattanooga State Community College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 71% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Chattanooga State Community College percentile rank 62.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1158 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Chattanooga State Community College reports 88% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $4,772
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $17,756
- Avg Net Price
- $5,283
- Median Debt
- $10,419
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 36%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $33,711
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $37,598
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 51%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyChattanooga State Community College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Chattanooga State Community College 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).
TN
Chattanooga State Community College
0.30 incidents / 1,000 students
LA
University of New Orleans
4.09 incidents / 1,000 students
TN
Volunteer State Community College
0.15 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · 6,601 enrolled
Safety Score 4.09
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN · 6,605 enrolled
Safety Score 0.15
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN · 6,608 enrolled
Safety Score 0.15
Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL · 6,614 enrolled
Safety Score 7.71
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJ · 6,587 enrolled
Safety Score 0.61
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Chattanooga State Community College nationally (rank #1158), regardless of size or state.
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX
National Rank #1157
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
National Rank #1159
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Dover, DE
National Rank #1156
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ
National Rank #1160
Park University
Parkville, MO
National Rank #1155
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chattanooga State Community College safe?
Chattanooga State Community College has a safety score of 0.30 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,158 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Chattanooga State Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Chattanooga State Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TN.
Does Chattanooga State Community College have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding Chattanooga State Community College's Safety Profile
Chattanooga State Community College in Chattanooga, TN enrolls 6,601 students and has a safety score of 0.30 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1158 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.
What this means for you
Chattanooga State Community College's 0.30 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Chattanooga State Community College 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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