Safety Score
5.52 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Savannah, GA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Savannah 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 3,078-student campus.
- 5.52
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,631
- Rank of 3,050
- #78
- GA rank
- 3,078
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Savannah State University reports 5.52 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,631 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 88% of ranked campuses its size.
- 5.52
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,631
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 88%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 5
- 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
Savannah State University decreased from 12 to 5 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 changesSavannah State University is a Public institution located in Savannah, GA, enrolling approximately 3,078 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 23 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within GA, it ranks #78 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 3,078 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 Savannah State University is "Fondling" with 9 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in GA averaging 5.78 incidents per 1,000 students, Savannah State University reports 4% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 6 total fires, 1 injuries. 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.
National Rank
#2631
See peer comparison
State Rank (GA)
#78
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
5
across 11 crime categories
Where Savannah State University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
6 safer than 12% 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
Savannah State University percentile rank 13.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2631 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Savannah State University reports 4% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $5,750
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $19,043
- Avg Net Price
- $8,172
- Median Debt
- $28,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 68%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 27%
- Retention Rate
- 75%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $27,494
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $37,981
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 32%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySavannah State University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 17% (6 → 5 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Fondling | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 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 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 11 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 76 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 19 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 31 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 2 | 6 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 27 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 12 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 2 | 10 |
Savannah 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
Savannah State University
5.52 incidents / 1,000 students
TN
Jackson State Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
MN
St Olaf College
7.81 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN · 3,078 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
St Olaf College
Northfield, MN · 3,074 enrolled
Safety Score 7.81
Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, OK · 3,083 enrolled
Safety Score 21.08
Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN · 3,072 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH · 3,091 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Savannah State University nationally (rank #2631), regardless of size or state.
University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
National Rank #2630
University of Houston
Houston, TX
National Rank #2632
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
National Rank #2629
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
National Rank #2633
Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL
National Rank #2628
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Savannah State University safe?
Savannah State University has a safety score of 5.52 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,631 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Savannah State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Savannah State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in GA.
Does Savannah State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Savannah 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 Savannah State University's Safety Profile
Savannah State University in Savannah, GA enrolls 3,078 students and has a safety score of 5.52 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2631 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 12 in 2022 to 5 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 6 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Savannah State University's 5.52 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Savannah 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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