Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Tampa, FL · Clery Act 2023 · Private For-Profit
South University-Tampa
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 720-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #827
- Rank of 3,050
- #40
- FL rank
- 720
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
South University-Tampa reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #827 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #827
- 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
South University-Tampa 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 changesSouth University-Tampa is a Private For-Profit institution located in Tampa, FL, enrolling approximately 720 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within FL, it ranks #40 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 720 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-Tampa is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window.
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.
National Rank
#827
Above-average safety
State Rank (FL)
#40
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
South University-Tampa percentile rank 72.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #827 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Peer comparison not available.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $18,145
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $18,145
- Avg Net Price
- $20,434
- Median Debt
- $26,123
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 49%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 15%
- Retention Rate
- 50%
- 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 onlySouth University-Tampa: on-campus incidents by year
Stable
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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
18 category-year 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-Tampa 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).
FL
South University-Tampa
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
VA
Eastern Shore Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
AR
University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Eastern Shore Community College
Melfa, VA · 720 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain
Mena, AR · 719 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman
Harriman, TN · 719 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA · 719 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa
Mesa, AZ · 721 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest South University-Tampa nationally (rank #827), regardless of size or state.
Southwest Technical College
Cedar City, UT
National Rank #826
Strayer University-Alabama
Birmingham, AL
National Rank #828
Gnomon
North Hollywood, CA
National Rank #825
Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin
Las Vegas, NV
National Rank #829
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
National Rank #824
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South University-Tampa safe?
South University-Tampa has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #827 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at South University-Tampa?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does South University-Tampa compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in FL.
Does South University-Tampa 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-Tampa's Safety Profile
South University-Tampa in Tampa, FL enrolls 720 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #827 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-Tampa'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.
- Weigh South University-Tampa 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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