Safety Score
2.09 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Hammond, LA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Southeastern Louisiana 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 13,861-student campus.
- 2.09
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,030
- Rank of 3,050
- #31
- LA rank
- 13,861
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Southeastern Louisiana University reports 2.09 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,030 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 65% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.09
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,030
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 65%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 12
- 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
Southeastern Louisiana University decreased from 26 to 12 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 changesSoutheastern Louisiana University is a Public institution located in Hammond, LA, enrolling approximately 13,861 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 63 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within LA, it ranks #31 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 13,861 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 Southeastern Louisiana University is "Burglary" with 20 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in LA averaging 1.12 incidents per 1,000 students, Southeastern Louisiana University reports 86% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 4 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 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
#2030
See peer comparison
State Rank (LA)
#31
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
12
across 11 crime categories
Where Southeastern Louisiana 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 35% 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
Southeastern Louisiana University percentile rank 33.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2030 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Southeastern Louisiana University reports 86% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $8,373
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $20,851
- Avg Net Price
- $13,154
- Median Debt
- $22,113
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 33%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 99%
- SAT Average
- 1090
- ACT Range
- 18–24
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 45%
- Retention Rate
- 73%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $37,124
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $46,482
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 79%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySoutheastern Louisiana University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 52% (25 → 12 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| Arson | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Burglary | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| Fondling | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 18 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 15 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 5 | 18 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 7 | 41 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Southeastern Louisiana 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).
LA
Southeastern Louisiana University
2.09 incidents / 1,000 students
FL
Florida SouthWestern State College
0.07 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
North Carolina A & T State University
4.90 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL · 13,860 enrolled
Safety Score 0.07
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC · 13,885 enrolled
Safety Score 4.90
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI · 13,831 enrolled
Safety Score 0.22
Troy University
Troy, AL · 13,923 enrolled
Safety Score 0.43
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY · 13,935 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Southeastern Louisiana University nationally (rank #2030), regardless of size or state.
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
National Rank #2029
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma, WA
National Rank #2031
University of Advancing Technology
Tempe, AZ
National Rank #2028
Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC
National Rank #2032
Anderson University
Anderson, SC
National Rank #2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southeastern Louisiana University safe?
Southeastern Louisiana University has a safety score of 2.09 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,030 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Southeastern Louisiana University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Southeastern Louisiana University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in LA.
Does Southeastern Louisiana University have fire safety data?
Yes. Southeastern Louisiana University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 4 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Southeastern Louisiana University's Safety Profile
Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA enrolls 13,861 students and has a safety score of 2.09 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2030 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 26 in 2022 to 12 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 4 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Southeastern Louisiana University's 2.09 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Southeastern Louisiana 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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