Safety Score
10.27 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
CHARLESTON, SC · 3,117 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 70 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 10.27 per 1,000 students · national rank #2901.
Medical University of South Carolina is a Public institution located in CHARLESTON, SC, enrolling approximately 3,117 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 70 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 10.27 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #2901 nationally and #56 within SC.
Medical University of South Carolina reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 70 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 10.27 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #2901 and #56 within SC out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 3,117 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 Medical University of South Carolina is "motor_vehicle_theft" with 23 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is declining — moving from 29 in 2021 to 22 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in SC averaging 12.48 incidents per 1,000 students, Medical University of South Carolina reports 18% 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 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 scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.
Safety Score
10.27 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
National Rank
#2901
See peer comparison
State Rank (SC)
#56
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
22
across 11 crime categories
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2901 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Medical University of South Carolina reports 18% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.
| Crime Type | 2023 (On-Campus) | 2022 (On-Campus) | 2021 (On-Campus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| aggravated_assault | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| burglary | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| fondling | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| motor_vehicle_theft | 5 | 6 | 12 |
| murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| negligent_manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| rape | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| robbery | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| statutory_rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| drugs | 2023 | 2 | 4 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| weapons | 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| weapons | 2022 | 3 | 1 |
| drugs | 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| weapons | 2021 | 2 | 0 |
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.
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Medical University of South Carolina in CHARLESTON, SC enrolls 3,117 students and has a safety score of 10.27 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2901 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters — urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents increased from 19 in 2022 to 22 in 2023.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.