TN Public 2-year Clery Act 2026 data

Chattanooga State Community College — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics

CHATTANOOGA, TN · 6,601 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 2 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 0.30 per 1,000 students · national rank #1158.

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 6,601 enrolled

Categories31%22%9%18%20%Criminal offensesVAWAHate crimesArrestsDisciplinary refs
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 6,601 enrolled

Chattanooga 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. With a safety score of 0.30 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #1158 nationally and #29 within TN.

Chattanooga State Community College reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 2 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 0.30 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #1158 and #29 within TN out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. 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. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 0 in 2021 to 2 in 2023. 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. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.

Safety Score

0.30 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1158

Above-average safety

State Rank (TN)

#29

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

2

across 11 crime categories

Safety Percentile

Chattanooga State Community College percentile rank 79.6%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1158 out of approximately 5,673 institutions 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)
682800%

Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only
Crime Type 2023 (On-Campus)2022 (On-Campus)2021 (On-Campus)
aggravated_assault 000
arson 000
burglary 000
fondling 000
incest 000
motor_vehicle_theft 000
murder 000
negligent_manslaughter 000
rape 000
robbery 000
statutory_rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

27 category-year records

Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 27 reported records

Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 27 reported records
Category Year Arrests Disciplinary Actions
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

Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.

Selected

TN

Chattanooga State Community College

0.30% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$6,601
Brackets
2023
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TN

Volunteer State Community College

0.15% top marginal rate
Structure
Flat tax
Burden @ $100K
$6,605
Brackets
2023

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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 #1158 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Chattanooga State Community College?
Chattanooga State Community College reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Chattanooga State Community College?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Chattanooga State Community College compare to similar schools?
Chattanooga State Community College is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within TN. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
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.

Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.

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