Georgetown, TX · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Southwestern 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 1,457-student campus.

9.61
Incidents / 1k students
#2,876
Rank of 3,050
#173
TX rank
1,457
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Southwestern University reports 9.61 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,876 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

9.61
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,876
of 3,050 ranked nationally
9
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

+5 reported incidents

Southwestern University increased from 4 to 9 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

Southwestern University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Georgetown, TX, enrolling approximately 1,457 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 19 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TX, it ranks #173 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,457 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 Southwestern University is "Burglary" with 9 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TX averaging 7.82 incidents per 1,000 students, Southwestern University reports 23% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. 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.

Safety Score

9.61 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2876

See peer comparison

State Rank (TX)

#173

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

9

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Southwestern University percentile rank 5.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2876 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Southwestern University reports 23% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$53,813
Out-of-State Tuition
$53,813
Avg Net Price
$29,224
Median Debt
$25,000
Pell Grant Recipients
25%
How does this cost rank in TX? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
43%
SAT Average
1241
SAT Math Range
550–630
ACT Average
28
ACT Range
26–30

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
71%
Retention Rate
81%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$49,249
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,878
Loan Repayment (3yr)
81%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Southwestern University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 50% (6 → 9 incidents)

246810 202120222023 6 9 ▲ +50.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 001
Arson 000
Burglary 612
Fondling 311
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 022
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 1 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 0 2
Liquor 2023 0 9
Weapons 2023 0 1
Drugs 2022 0 9
Liquor 2022 0 5
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 4
Liquor 2021 0 7
Weapons 2021 0 0

Southwestern 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).

Selected

TX

Southwestern University

9.61 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,876
Enrollment
1,457
Data year
2023

OR

Reed College

32.24 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#3,038
Enrollment
1,458
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT · 1,458 enrolled
Safety Score 2.74
Reed College
Portland, OR · 1,458 enrolled
Safety Score 32.24
College for Creative Studies
Detroit, MI · 1,459 enrolled
Safety Score 3.43
Mountwest Community and Technical College
Huntington, WV · 1,459 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Labette Community College
Parsons, KS · 1,454 enrolled
Safety Score 0.69

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Southwestern University nationally (rank #2876), regardless of size or state.

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA
National Rank #2875
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH
National Rank #2877
Albion College
Albion, MI
National Rank #2874
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis, MN
National Rank #2878
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK
National Rank #2873

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southwestern University safe?
Southwestern University has a safety score of 9.61 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,876 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Southwestern University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Southwestern University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TX.
Does Southwestern University have fire safety data?
Yes. Southwestern University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Southwestern University's Safety Profile

Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX enrolls 1,457 students and has a safety score of 9.61 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2876 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 4 in 2022 to 9 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Southwestern University's 9.61 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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