Magnolia, AR · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

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 5,127-student campus.

0.39
Incidents / 1k students
#1,238
Rank of 3,050
#24
AR rank
5,127
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus reports 0.39 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,238 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 67% of ranked campuses its size.

0.39
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,238
of 3,050 ranked nationally
67%
safer than ranked campuses its size
1
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

-3 reported incidents

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus decreased from 4 to 1 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

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a Public institution located in Magnolia, AR, enrolling approximately 5,127 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 7 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within AR, it ranks #24 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 5,127 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is "Burglary" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in AR averaging 1.48 incidents per 1,000 students, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus reports 74% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. Federal enforcement history shows 1 recorded Clery Act violation with associated fines, a material signal about institutional compliance.

Safety Score

0.39 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1238

Above-average safety

State Rank (AR)

#24

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

1

across 11 crime categories

Where Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 67% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). This entry sits in this band. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Above this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus percentile rank 59.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1238 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus reports 74% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$9,960
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,690
Avg Net Price
$14,027
Median Debt
$18,750
Pell Grant Recipients
48%
How does this cost rank in AR? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Average
1047
SAT Math Range
425–540
ACT Average
22
ACT Range
17–24

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
48%
Retention Rate
66%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$37,008
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,386
Loan Repayment (3yr)
68%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 50% (2 → 1 incidents)

012345 202120222023 2 1 ▼ -50.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 100
Arson 000
Burglary 002
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 020
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 020
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

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 2 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 17 0
Liquor 2023 2 9
Weapons 2023 5 0
Drugs 2022 2 2
Liquor 2022 2 34
Weapons 2022 1 0
Drugs 2021 0 10
Liquor 2021 1 19
Weapons 2021 1 0

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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

AR

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

0.39 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,238
Enrollment
5,127
Data year
2023

WA

Highline College

2.73 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,198
Enrollment
5,126
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Highline College
Des Moines, WA · 5,126 enrolled
Safety Score 2.73
GateWay Community College
Phoenix, AZ · 5,123 enrolled
Safety Score 0.39
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ · 5,131 enrolled
Safety Score 1.95
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Paducah, KY · 5,132 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Vermont State University
Randolph Center, VT · 5,136 enrolled
Safety Score 2.34

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Southern Arkansas University Main Campus nationally (rank #1238), regardless of size or state.

Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
National Rank #1237
GateWay Community College
Phoenix, AZ
National Rank #1239
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
National Rank #1236
Ashland Community and Technical College
Ashland, KY
National Rank #1240
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR
National Rank #1235

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus safe?
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has a safety score of 0.39 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,238 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Southern Arkansas University Main Campus compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in AR.
Does Southern Arkansas University Main Campus have fire safety data?
Yes. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's Safety Profile

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in Magnolia, AR enrolls 5,127 students and has a safety score of 0.39 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1238 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 4 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

DOE Enforcement Actions

2014 Clery Act Violation $35,000

Failure to comply with Clery Act crime reporting requirements and daily crime log maintenance.

Fine paid.

View all Clery Act enforcement actions →

What this means for you

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's 0.39 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

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