Savannah, GA · Clery Act 2023 · Private For-Profit

South University-Savannah

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 698-student campus.

0.00
Incidents / 1k students
#137
Rank of 3,050
#8
GA rank
698
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

South University-Savannah reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #137 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

0.00
incidents / 1,000 students
#137
of 3,050 ranked nationally
0
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

No change

South University-Savannah was unchanged from 0 to 0 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

South University-Savannah is a Private For-Profit institution located in Savannah, GA, enrolling approximately 698 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within GA, it ranks #8 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 698 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 South University-Savannah is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in GA averaging 2.58 incidents per 1,000 students, South University-Savannah reports 100% 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 18 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.

South University-Savannah's safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the top 4.5% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is lower than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. A low reported rate can also reflect under-reporting rather than an inherently safer environment, see our <a href="/methodology">methodology</a> for the full caveat.

Safety Score

0.00 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#137

Top 500 nationally

State Rank (GA)

#8

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

0

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

South University-Savannah percentile rank 95.5%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #137 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

South University-Savannah reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$18,145
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,145
Avg Net Price
$28,743
Median Debt
$26,123
Pell Grant Recipients
62%
How does this cost rank in GA? →

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
16%
Retention Rate
22%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$34,115
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,421
Loan Repayment (3yr)
45%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

South University-Savannah: on-campus incidents by year

Stable

0 202120222023 0 0 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

18 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
18 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

South University-Savannah 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

GA

South University-Savannah

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#137
Enrollment
698
Data year
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South University-Savannah safe?
South University-Savannah has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #137 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at South University-Savannah?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does South University-Savannah compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in GA.
Does South University-Savannah 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 University-Savannah's Safety Profile

South University-Savannah in Savannah, GA enrolls 698 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #137 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.

What this means for you

South University-Savannah's 0.00 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

Every figure on PlainCampus is rendered directly from federal Clery Act source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal Clery Act source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

PlainCampus is for informational purposes only and does not constitute safety, security, legal, or enrollment advice; the data describes reported on-campus activity, it is not a complete picture of safety at any campus and cannot predict any individual student's experience. See our appropriate use guidance.