Knoxville, TN · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville

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 1,206-student campus.

0.83
Incidents / 1k students
#1,511
Rank of 3,050
#38
TN rank
1,206
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville reports 0.83 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,511 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

0.83
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,511
of 3,050 ranked nationally
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

+1 reported incidents

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville increased from 0 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

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville is a Public institution located in Knoxville, TN, enrolling approximately 1,206 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 1 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TN, it ranks #38 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,206 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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville is "Aggravated Assault" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TN averaging 3.32 incidents per 1,000 students, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville reports 75% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. 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

0.83 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1511

See peer comparison

State Rank (TN)

#38

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

1

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville percentile rank 50.5%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1511 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville reports 75% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$31,891
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,235

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville: on-campus incidents by year

Rising

-0.500.511.5 202120222023 0 1 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 100
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

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

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

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

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville 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

TN

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville

0.83 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,511
Enrollment
1,206
Data year
2023

WY

WyoTech

2.49 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,142
Enrollment
1,206
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Nicolet Area Technical College
Rhinelander, WI · 1,206 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
WyoTech
Laramie, WY · 1,206 enrolled
Safety Score 2.49
Malone University
Canton, OH · 1,205 enrolled
Safety Score 1.66
Pitzer College
Claremont, CA · 1,204 enrolled
Safety Score 11.63
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge, LA · 1,204 enrolled
Safety Score 0.83

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville nationally (rank #1511), regardless of size or state.

Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Alexandria, LA
National Rank #1510
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS
National Rank #1512
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Flushing, NY
National Rank #1509
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge, LA
National Rank #1513
Nevada State University
Henderson, NV
National Rank #1508

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville safe?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville has a safety score of 0.83 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,511 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TN.
Does Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.

Understanding Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville's Safety Profile

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville in Knoxville, TN enrolls 1,206 students and has a safety score of 0.83 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1511 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.

What this means for you

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville's 0.83 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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