Safety Score
0.30 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Mcallen, TX · Clery Act 2023 · Public
South Texas College
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 26,440-student campus.
- 0.30
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,157
- Rank of 3,050
- #64
- TX rank
- 26,440
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
South Texas College reports 0.30 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,157 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 71% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.30
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,157
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 71%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 2
- 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
South Texas College was unchanged from 2 to 2 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 changesSouth Texas College is a Public institution located in Mcallen, TX, enrolling approximately 26,440 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 4 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TX, it ranks #64 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 26,440 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 South Texas College is "Fondling" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TX averaging 3.99 incidents per 1,000 students, South Texas College reports 92% 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 54 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
#1157
Above-average safety
State Rank (TX)
#64
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Where South Texas College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 71% 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
South Texas College percentile rank 62.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1157 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
South Texas College reports 92% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $4,920
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $7,620
- Avg Net Price
- $1,751
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 39%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 27%
- Retention Rate
- 58%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $28,239
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $36,788
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Enrollment scale
How campus size shapes the safety figures
With 26,440 enrolled students, South Texas College is in the largest 3% 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 onlySouth Texas College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
54 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
South Texas College 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).
TX
South Texas College
0.30 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
University of California-Riverside
10.07 incidents / 1,000 students
FL
Full Sail University
0.04 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA · 26,426 enrolled
Safety Score 10.07
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL · 26,421 enrolled
Safety Score 0.04
Washington State University
Pullman, WA · 26,490 enrolled
Safety Score 3.02
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY · 26,264 enrolled
Safety Score 6.43
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH · 26,663 enrolled
Safety Score 0.38
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest South Texas College nationally (rank #1157), regardless of size or state.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Dover, DE
National Rank #1156
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN
National Rank #1158
Park University
Parkville, MO
National Rank #1155
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
National Rank #1159
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV
National Rank #1154
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Texas College safe?
South Texas College has a safety score of 0.30 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,157 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at South Texas College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does South Texas College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TX.
Does South Texas College have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding South Texas College's Safety Profile
South Texas College in Mcallen, TX enrolls 26,440 students and has a safety score of 0.30 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1157 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 2 from 2022 to 2023.
What this means for you
South Texas College's 0.30 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh South Texas College 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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