Safety Score
0.44 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Henderson, TN · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Freed-Hardeman 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 2,294-student campus.
- 0.44
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,270
- Rank of 3,050
- #32
- TN rank
- 2,294
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Freed-Hardeman University reports 0.44 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,270 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 65% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.44
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,270
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 65%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 1
- 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
Freed-Hardeman University increased from 0 to 1 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 changesFreed-Hardeman University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Henderson, TN, enrolling approximately 2,294 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 1 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TN, it ranks #32 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,294 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Freed-Hardeman University is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TN averaging 0.26 incidents per 1,000 students, Freed-Hardeman University reports 67% 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 9 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
#1270
Above-average safety
State Rank (TN)
#32
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Where Freed-Hardeman University 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 65% 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
Freed-Hardeman University percentile rank 58.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1270 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Freed-Hardeman University reports 67% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $25,620
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $25,620
- Avg Net Price
- $21,574
- Median Debt
- $21,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 18%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 60%
- SAT Average
- 1109
- SAT Math Range
- 471–538
- ACT Average
- 24
- ACT Range
- 19–26
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 70%
- Retention Rate
- 86%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $40,086
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $47,485
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 77%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyFreed-Hardeman University: 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 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
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Freed-Hardeman 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).
TN
Freed-Hardeman University
0.44 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Carrington College-Sacramento
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
VA
Southwest Virginia Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Carrington College-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · 2,288 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands, VA · 2,288 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI · 2,301 enrolled
Safety Score 1.30
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Johnstown, PA · 2,286 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
Newbern, TN · 2,302 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Freed-Hardeman University nationally (rank #1270), regardless of size or state.
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
National Rank #1269
Central Community College
Grand Island, NE
National Rank #1271
National Park College
Hot Springs National Park, AR
National Rank #1268
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC
National Rank #1272
Delta Technical College-Mississippi
Horn Lake, MS
National Rank #1267
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Freed-Hardeman University safe?
Freed-Hardeman University has a safety score of 0.44 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,270 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Freed-Hardeman University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Freed-Hardeman University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TN.
Does Freed-Hardeman University have fire safety data?
Yes. Freed-Hardeman 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 Freed-Hardeman University's Safety Profile
Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, TN enrolls 2,294 students and has a safety score of 0.44 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1270 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 1 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
Freed-Hardeman University's 0.44 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Freed-Hardeman University 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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