Morrow, GA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Clayton 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 5,842-student campus.

8.73
Incidents / 1k students
#2,841
Rank of 3,050
#86
GA rank
5,842
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Clayton State University reports 8.73 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,841 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 95% of ranked campuses its size.

8.73
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,841
of 3,050 ranked nationally
95%
report fewer incidents than this campus
20
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

+9 reported incidents

Clayton State University increased from 11 to 20 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

Clayton State University is a Public institution located in Morrow, GA, enrolling approximately 5,842 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 50 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within GA, it ranks #86 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 5,842 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 Clayton State University is "Burglary" with 13 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in GA averaging 0.62 incidents per 1,000 students, Clayton State University reports 1315% 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 27 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. Federal enforcement history shows 1 recorded Clery Act violation with associated fines, a material signal about institutional compliance.

Safety Score

8.73 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2841

See peer comparison

State Rank (GA)

#86

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

20

across 11 crime categories

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

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

9 safer than 5% 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%). Below this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Clayton State University percentile rank 6.9%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2841 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Clayton State University reports 1315% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$5,180
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,532
Avg Net Price
$8,365
Median Debt
$25,706
Pell Grant Recipients
52%
How does this cost rank in GA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
68%
SAT Average
958
SAT Math Range
410–520
ACT Range
15–19

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
38%
Retention Rate
71%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$41,633
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,179
Loan Repayment (3yr)
48%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Clayton State University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 5% (19 → 20 incidents)

10152025 202120222023 19 20 ▲ +5.3%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 223
Arson 000
Burglary 553
Fondling 113
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 812
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 426
Robbery 002
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 2 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 1 8
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 7
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 1 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 4 2
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 2
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 1 1
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0

Clayton 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

Clayton State University

8.73 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,841
Enrollment
5,842
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Northcentral Technical College
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Safety Score 0.51
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Safety Score 1.37
College of Alameda
Alameda, CA · 5,833 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ · 5,833 enrolled
Safety Score 0.86
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN · 5,833 enrolled
Safety Score 0.34

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Clayton State University nationally (rank #2841), regardless of size or state.

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
National Rank #2840
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
National Rank #2842
St. John's College
Annapolis, MD
National Rank #2839
Bethel University
Mckenzie, TN
National Rank #2843
Hanover College
Hanover, IN
National Rank #2838

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clayton State University safe?
Clayton State University has a safety score of 8.73 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,841 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Clayton State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Clayton State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in GA.
Does Clayton State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Clayton 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 Clayton State University's Safety Profile

Clayton State University in Morrow, GA enrolls 5,842 students and has a safety score of 8.73 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2841 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 11 in 2022 to 20 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

DOE Enforcement Actions

2016 Clery Act Violation $25,000

Failure to properly classify and report crime statistics. DOE found errors in annual security report.

Fine paid.

View all Clery Act enforcement actions →

What this means for you

Clayton State University's 8.73 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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