Tallahassee, FL · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Florida 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 43,234-student campus.

3.05
Incidents / 1k students
#2,270
Rank of 3,050
#113
FL rank
43,234
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Florida State University reports 3.05 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,270 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 75% of ranked campuses its size.

3.05
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,270
of 3,050 ranked nationally
75%
report fewer incidents than this campus
111
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

+59 reported incidents

Florida State University increased from 52 to 111 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 State University is a Public institution located in Tallahassee, FL, enrolling approximately 43,234 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 213 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within FL, it ranks #113 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 43,234 enrolled students, this campus sits in the large research university bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Florida State University is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 107 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in FL averaging 1.22 incidents per 1,000 students, Florida State University reports 149% 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 81 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

3.05 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2270

See peer comparison

State Rank (FL)

#113

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

111

across 11 crime categories

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

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

3 safer than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Florida State University percentile rank 25.6%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2270 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Florida State University reports 149% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$5,656
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,786
Avg Net Price
$11,297
Median Debt
$18,000
Pell Grant Recipients
23%
How does this cost rank in FL? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
24%
SAT Average
1361
SAT Math Range
630–700
ACT Average
28
ACT Range
29–32

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
96%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$49,814
Median Earnings (10yr)
$61,675
Loan Repayment (3yr)
69%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 43,234 enrolled students, Florida State University is in the largest 1% of the 5,673 institutions in this dataset with a reported enrollment. The safety score above already normalizes reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students, so compare it with similarly sized campuses instead of treating a higher raw count as evidence that a campus is less safe. Use the annual crime table to see what was reported, then use the peer comparison to judge the rate against schools of a similar scale. A lower reported rate is not a guarantee of individual safety or a measure of reporting quality.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Florida State University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 122% (50 → 111 incidents)

406080100120 202120222023 50 111 ▲ +122.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 601
Arson 200
Burglary 18186
Fondling 344
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 692117
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 12720
Robbery 122
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

81 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
81 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 18 3
Liquor 2023 0 10
Liquor 2023 0 9
Liquor 2023 0 1
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 3
Liquor 2023 1 178
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0

Florida 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

FL

Florida State University

3.05 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,270
Enrollment
43,234
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH · 43,338 enrolled
Safety Score 3.44
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID · 42,996 enrolled
Safety Score 0.09
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN · 43,915 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Valencia College
Orlando, FL · 42,524 enrolled
Safety Score 0.59
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX · 43,992 enrolled
Safety Score 2.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Florida State University nationally (rank #2270), regardless of size or state.

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
National Rank #2269
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
National Rank #2271
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA
National Rank #2268
Northern New Mexico College
Espanola, NM
National Rank #2272
Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA
National Rank #2267

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Florida State University safe?
Florida State University has a safety score of 3.05 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,270 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Florida State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Florida State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in FL.
Does Florida State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Florida 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 Florida State University's Safety Profile

Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL enrolls 43,234 students and has a safety score of 3.05 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2270 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 52 in 2022 to 111 in 2023.

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

What this means for you

Florida State University's 3.05 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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