Terre Haute, IN · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Indiana 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 8,304-student campus.

4.94
Incidents / 1k students
#2,576
Rank of 3,050
#35
IN rank
8,304
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Indiana State University reports 4.94 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,576 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 86% of ranked campuses its size.

4.94
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,576
of 3,050 ranked nationally
86%
report fewer incidents than this campus
22
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

Indiana State University decreased from 28 to 22 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

Indiana State University is a Public institution located in Terre Haute, IN, enrolling approximately 8,304 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 74 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IN, it ranks #35 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 8,304 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 Indiana State University is "Burglary" with 27 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IN averaging 0.60 incidents per 1,000 students, Indiana State University reports 719% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 6 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 36 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

4.94 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2576

See peer comparison

State Rank (IN)

#35

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

22

across 11 crime categories

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

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

5 safer than 14% 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%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Indiana State University percentile rank 15.5%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2576 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Indiana State University reports 719% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$10,258
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,322
Avg Net Price
$10,873
Median Debt
$24,000
Pell Grant Recipients
42%
How does this cost rank in IN? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
81%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
42%
Retention Rate
66%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$41,047
Median Earnings (10yr)
$48,387
Loan Repayment (3yr)
71%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Indiana State University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 8% (24 → 22 incidents)

202224262830 202120222023 24 22 ▼ -8.3%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 001
Arson 010
Burglary 5139
Fondling 523
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 527
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 694
Robbery 110
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 6 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

36 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
36 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 21 146
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 36 50
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 13 91
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 38 48

Indiana 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

IN

Indiana State University

4.94 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,576
Enrollment
8,304
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA · 8,315 enrolled
Safety Score 1.44
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL · 8,324 enrolled
Safety Score 0.24
University of Cincinnati-Clermont College
Batavia, OH · 8,324 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MA · 8,280 enrolled
Safety Score 0.12
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA · 8,272 enrolled
Safety Score 1.21

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Indiana State University nationally (rank #2576), regardless of size or state.

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
National Rank #2575
Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN
National Rank #2577
Livingstone College
Salisbury, NC
National Rank #2574
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
National Rank #2578
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
National Rank #2573

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indiana State University safe?
Indiana State University has a safety score of 4.94 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,576 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Indiana State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Indiana State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IN.
Does Indiana State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Indiana State University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 6 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Indiana State University's Safety Profile

Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN enrolls 8,304 students and has a safety score of 4.94 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2576 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 28 in 2022 to 22 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 6 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Indiana State University's 4.94 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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