Tallahassee, FL · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical 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 9,265-student campus.

1.30
Incidents / 1k students
#1,726
Rank of 3,050
#98
FL rank
9,265
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University reports 1.30 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,726 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 53% of ranked campuses its size.

1.30
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,726
of 3,050 ranked nationally
53%
report fewer incidents than this campus
9
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

-1 reported incidents

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University decreased from 10 to 9 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

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a Public institution located in Tallahassee, FL, enrolling approximately 9,265 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 30 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within FL, it ranks #98 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 9,265 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 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is "Burglary" with 10 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in FL averaging 1.12 incidents per 1,000 students, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University reports 15% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 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

1.30 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1726

See peer comparison

State Rank (FL)

#98

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

9

across 11 crime categories

Where Florida Agricultural and Mechanical 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

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University percentile rank 43.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1726 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University reports 15% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$5,785
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,725
Avg Net Price
$13,739
Median Debt
$23,548
Pell Grant Recipients
54%
How does this cost rank in FL? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
21%
SAT Average
1107
SAT Math Range
510–570
ACT Average
20
ACT Range
20–24

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
53%
Retention Rate
89%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$36,153
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,349
Loan Repayment (3yr)
49%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 18% (11 → 9 incidents)

89101112 202120222023 11 9 ▼ -18.2%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 122
Arson 000
Burglary 325
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 320
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 244
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

18 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
18 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 3 34
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 1 3
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 2 1
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 1 7
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 1 3
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 1 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 1 7
Liquor 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 3
Weapons 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical 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

FL

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

1.30 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,726
Enrollment
9,265
Data year
2023

IL

Triton College

0.22 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,079
Enrollment
9,262
Data year
2023

CA

Cabrillo College

0.54 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,348
Enrollment
9,274
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University nationally (rank #1726), regardless of size or state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University safe?
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University has a safety score of 1.30 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,726 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in FL.
Does Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University have fire safety data?
Yes. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical 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 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's Safety Profile

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, FL enrolls 9,265 students and has a safety score of 1.30 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1726 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 10 in 2022 to 9 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

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's 1.30 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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