TX Public 4-year Clery Act 2026 data

Stephen F Austin State University — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics

Nacogdoches, TX · 10,888 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 31 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 1.75 per 1,000 students · national rank #1905.

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 10,888 enrolled

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 10,888 enrolled

Stephen F Austin State University is a Public institution located in Nacogdoches, TX, enrolling approximately 10,888 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 31 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 1.75 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #1905 nationally and #115 within TX.

Stephen F Austin State University reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 31 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 1.75 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #1905 and #115 within TX out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 10,888 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 Stephen F Austin State University is "rape" with 19 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 10 in 2021 to 13 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TX averaging 1.54 incidents per 1,000 students, Stephen F Austin State University reports 13% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 15 reporting years for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 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. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.

Safety Score

1.75 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1905

See peer comparison

State Rank (TX)

#115

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

13

across 11 crime categories

Safety Percentile

Stephen F Austin State University percentile rank 66.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1905 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Stephen F Austin State University reports 13% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$11,128
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,426
Avg Net Price
$14,260
Median Debt
$23,409
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
94%
SAT Average
1066
SAT Math Range
470–570
ACT Average
21
ACT Range
18–24

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
53%
Retention Rate
72%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$43,144
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,634
Loan Repayment (3yr)
554200%

Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only
Crime Type 2023 (On-Campus)2022 (On-Campus)2021 (On-Campus)
aggravated_assault 001
arson 000
burglary 202
fondling 110
incest 000
motor_vehicle_theft 310
murder 000
negligent_manslaughter 000
rape 757
robbery 010
statutory_rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Total Fires Injuries Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records

Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records

Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Disciplinary Actions
drugs 2023 15 22
liquor 2023 10 50
weapons 2023 2 0
drugs 2022 14 58
liquor 2022 17 52
weapons 2022 2 0
drugs 2021 21 62
liquor 2021 7 45
weapons 2021 0 0

Stephen F Austin State University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.

Selected

TX

Stephen F Austin State University

1.75% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$10,888
Brackets
2023
Selected

TX

Palo Alto College

0.55% top marginal rate
Structure
Flat tax
Burden @ $100K
$10,908
Brackets
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stephen F Austin State University safe?
Stephen F Austin State University has a safety score of 1.75 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1905 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Stephen F Austin State University?
Stephen F Austin State University reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Stephen F Austin State University?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Stephen F Austin State University compare to similar schools?
Stephen F Austin State University is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within TX. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does Stephen F Austin State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Stephen F Austin State University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Stephen F Austin State University's Safety Profile

Stephen F Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX enrolls 10,888 students and has a safety score of 1.75 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1905 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents increased from 8 in 2022 to 13 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

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Data sourced from official U.S. government datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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