Atlanta, GA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Georgia 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 34,974-student campus.

1.12
Incidents / 1k students
#1,661
Rank of 3,050
#48
GA rank
34,974
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Georgia State University reports 1.12 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,661 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 51% of ranked campuses its size.

1.12
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,661
of 3,050 ranked nationally
51%
report fewer incidents than this campus
28
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

+6 reported incidents

Georgia State University increased from 22 to 28 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

Georgia State University is a Public institution located in Atlanta, GA, enrolling approximately 34,974 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 75 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within GA, it ranks #48 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 34,974 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 Georgia State University is "Fondling" with 21 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in GA averaging 4.66 incidents per 1,000 students, Georgia State University reports 76% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. 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.

Safety Score

1.12 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1661

See peer comparison

State Rank (GA)

#48

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

28

across 11 crime categories

Where Georgia State 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 49% 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

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

Georgia State University percentile rank 45.5%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1661 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Georgia State University reports 76% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$8,664
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,840
Avg Net Price
$15,931
Median Debt
$20,903
Pell Grant Recipients
51%
How does this cost rank in GA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
55%
SAT Average
1076
SAT Math Range
460–590
ACT Average
23
ACT Range
19–26

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
53%
Retention Rate
80%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$37,844
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,384
Loan Repayment (3yr)
55%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 34,974 enrolled students, Georgia State University is in the largest 2% 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

Georgia State University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 12% (25 → 28 incidents)

202224262830 202120222023 25 28 ▲ +12.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 312
Arson 010
Burglary 825
Fondling 777
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 324
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 100
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 586
Robbery 111
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 1 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 21 122
Liquor 2023 3 126
Weapons 2023 2 12
Drugs 2022 22 114
Liquor 2022 1 98
Weapons 2022 4 12
Drugs 2021 13 64
Liquor 2021 5 87
Weapons 2021 2 6

Georgia 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

Georgia State University

1.12 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,661
Enrollment
34,974
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Connecticut State Community College
Hartford, CT · 34,991 enrolled
Safety Score 0.26
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT · 35,074 enrolled
Safety Score 1.77
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · 34,864 enrolled
Safety Score 1.92
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT · 35,260 enrolled
Safety Score 16.00
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY · 35,279 enrolled
Safety Score 3.34

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Georgia State University nationally (rank #1661), regardless of size or state.

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA
National Rank #1660
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
National Rank #1662
Tulsa Welding School-Houston
Houston, TX
National Rank #1659
Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, VA
National Rank #1663
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville
Nashville, TN
National Rank #1658

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Georgia State University safe?
Georgia State University has a safety score of 1.12 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,661 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Georgia State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Georgia State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in GA.
Does Georgia State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Georgia State University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Georgia State University's Safety Profile

Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA enrolls 34,974 students and has a safety score of 1.12 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1661 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 22 in 2022 to 28 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Georgia State University's 1.12 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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