Safety Score
3.03 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Baton Rouge, LA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Southern University and A & M 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 8,249-student campus.
- 3.03
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,266
- Rank of 3,050
- #35
- LA rank
- 8,249
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Southern University and A & M College reports 3.03 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,266 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 75% of ranked campuses its size.
- 3.03
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,266
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 75%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 18
- 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
Southern University and A & M College decreased from 19 to 18 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 changesSouthern University and A & M College is a Public institution located in Baton Rouge, LA, enrolling approximately 8,249 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 65 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within LA, it ranks #35 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 8,249 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 University and A & M College is "Burglary" with 33 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in LA averaging 1.43 incidents per 1,000 students, Southern University and A & M College reports 112% more 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. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2266
See peer comparison
State Rank (LA)
#35
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
18
across 11 crime categories
Where Southern University and A & M College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
3 safer than 25% 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
Southern University and A & M College percentile rank 25.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2266 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Southern University and A & M College reports 112% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $9,922
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $17,272
- Avg Net Price
- $20,077
- Median Debt
- $29,251
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 68%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 35%
- SAT Average
- 942
- SAT Math Range
- 380–490
- ACT Average
- 17
- ACT Range
- 15–19
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 28%
- Retention Rate
- 60%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $33,033
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $43,371
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 65%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySouthern University and A & M College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 36% (28 → 18 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 12 | 4 | 17 |
| Fondling | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Statutory Rape | 1 | 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 4 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 1 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 6 | 0 |
Southern University and A & M 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).
LA
Southern University and A & M College
3.03 incidents / 1,000 students
MN
Century College
1.45 incidents / 1,000 students
CO
Colorado Christian University
0.73 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN · 8,248 enrolled
Safety Score 1.45
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO · 8,254 enrolled
Safety Score 0.73
Creighton University
Omaha, NE · 8,255 enrolled
Safety Score 4.60
South College
Knoxville, TN · 8,234 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Northeast Lakeview College
Universal City, TX · 8,265 enrolled
Safety Score 0.36
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Southern University and A & M College nationally (rank #2266), regardless of size or state.
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
National Rank #2265
Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA
National Rank #2267
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV
National Rank #2264
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA
National Rank #2268
Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT
National Rank #2263
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southern University and A & M College safe?
Southern University and A & M College has a safety score of 3.03 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,266 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Southern University and A & M College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Southern University and A & M College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in LA.
Does Southern University and A & M College have fire safety data?
Yes. Southern University and A & M College 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 University and A & M College's Safety Profile
Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge, LA enrolls 8,249 students and has a safety score of 3.03 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2266 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 19 in 2022 to 18 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Southern University and A & M College's 3.03 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Southern University and A & M 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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