Safety Score
2.37 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Macon, GA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Middle 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 8,033-student campus.
- 2.37
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,110
- Rank of 3,050
- #61
- GA rank
- 8,033
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Middle Georgia State University reports 2.37 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,110 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 68% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.37
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,110
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 68%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 11
- 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
Middle Georgia State University was unchanged from 11 to 11 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 changesMiddle Georgia State University is a Public institution located in Macon, GA, enrolling approximately 8,033 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 35 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within GA, it ranks #61 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 8,033 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 Middle Georgia State University is "Burglary" with 10 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in GA averaging 0.67 incidents per 1,000 students, Middle Georgia State University reports 253% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. 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
#2110
See peer comparison
State Rank (GA)
#61
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
11
across 11 crime categories
Where Middle Georgia State University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 32% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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
Middle Georgia State University percentile rank 30.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2110 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Middle Georgia State University reports 253% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $5,038
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $16,390
- Avg Net Price
- $12,361
- Median Debt
- $19,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 43%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- SAT Average
- 1083
- SAT Math Range
- 460–580
- ACT Average
- 22
- ACT Range
- 16–24
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 25%
- Retention Rate
- 65%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $39,624
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $40,863
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 56%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyMiddle Georgia State University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 15% (13 → 11 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Fondling | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
45 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 25 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 6 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 2 | 14 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 18 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 4 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 10 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 29 |
Middle 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).
GA
Middle Georgia State University
2.37 incidents / 1,000 students
MI
University of Michigan-Dearborn
0.62 incidents / 1,000 students
AZ
Arizona Western College
0.25 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI · 8,035 enrolled
Safety Score 0.62
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ · 8,038 enrolled
Safety Score 0.25
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL · 8,011 enrolled
Safety Score 0.25
Shasta College
Redding, CA · 8,081 enrolled
Safety Score 1.73
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
Cranford, NJ · 8,081 enrolled
Safety Score 0.49
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Middle Georgia State University nationally (rank #2110), regardless of size or state.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA
National Rank #2109
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Memphis, TN
National Rank #2111
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
National Rank #2108
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA
National Rank #2112
Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA
National Rank #2107
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Middle Georgia State University safe?
Middle Georgia State University has a safety score of 2.37 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,110 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Middle Georgia State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Middle Georgia State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in GA.
Does Middle Georgia State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Middle 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 Middle Georgia State University's Safety Profile
Middle Georgia State University in Macon, GA enrolls 8,033 students and has a safety score of 2.37 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2110 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 11 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Middle Georgia State University's 2.37 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Middle Georgia State 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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