Safety Score
0.40 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Rome, GA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Georgia Highlands College
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 4,955-student campus.
- 0.40
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,248
- Rank of 3,050
- #38
- GA rank
- 4,955
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Georgia Highlands College reports 0.40 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,248 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 66% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.40
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,248
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 66%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 2
- 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
Georgia Highlands College increased from 1 to 2 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 changesGeorgia Highlands College is a Public institution located in Rome, GA, enrolling approximately 4,955 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 3 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within GA, it ranks #38 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 4,955 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 Georgia Highlands College is "Fondling" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in GA averaging 0.49 incidents per 1,000 students, Georgia Highlands College reports 17% 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 45 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
#1248
Above-average safety
State Rank (GA)
#38
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Where Georgia Highlands College 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 66% 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
Georgia Highlands College percentile rank 59.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1248 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Georgia Highlands College reports 17% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $3,120
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $10,080
- Avg Net Price
- $6,928
- Median Debt
- $12,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 41%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 21%
- Retention Rate
- 59%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $37,516
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $43,184
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 62%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyGeorgia Highlands College: 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 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 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
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
45 category-year 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 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
Georgia Highlands College 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).
GA
Georgia Highlands College
0.40 incidents / 1,000 students
FL
Gulf Coast State College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
MS
Holmes Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL · 4,959 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS · 4,959 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
College of the Mainland
Texas City, TX · 4,961 enrolled
Safety Score 0.20
University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC · 4,946 enrolled
Safety Score 2.22
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY · 4,970 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Georgia Highlands College nationally (rank #1248), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Georgia Highlands College safe?
Georgia Highlands College has a safety score of 0.40 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,248 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Georgia Highlands College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Georgia Highlands College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in GA.
Does Georgia Highlands 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 Georgia Highlands College's Safety Profile
Georgia Highlands College in Rome, GA enrolls 4,955 students and has a safety score of 0.40 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1248 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 1 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.
What this means for you
Georgia Highlands College's 0.40 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Georgia Highlands College 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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