Safety Score
0.98 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
TN Public 4-year Clery Act 2026 data
Tennessee State University — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
NASHVILLE, TN · 8,198 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 15 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 0.98 per 1,000 students · national rank #1577.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 8,198 enrolled
Tennessee State University is a Public institution located in NASHVILLE, TN, enrolling approximately 8,198 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 15 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 0.98 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #1577 nationally and #43 within TN.
Tennessee State University reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 15 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 0.98 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #1577 and #43 within TN out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 8,198 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 Tennessee State University is "burglary" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 2 in 2021 to 8 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TN averaging 1.19 incidents per 1,000 students, Tennessee State University reports 18% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 11 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.
National Rank
#1577
See peer comparison
State Rank (TN)
#43
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
8
across 11 crime categories
Safety Percentile
Tennessee State University percentile rank 72.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1577 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Tennessee State University reports 18% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $8,616
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $22,416
- Avg Net Price
- $15,796
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 51%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 70%
- SAT Average
- 1000
- SAT Math Range
- 420–510
- ACT Range
- 16–21
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 33%
- Retention Rate
- 34%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $34,160
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $42,730
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 498100%
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 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| arson | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| burglary | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| fondling | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| motor_vehicle_theft | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| negligent_manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| rape | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| statutory_rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year recordsLiquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| drugs | 2023 | 7 | 11 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 11 | 15 |
| liquor | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| weapons | 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| drugs | 2021 | 8 | 10 |
| liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| weapons | 2021 | 1 | 2 |
Tennessee 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.
TN
Tennessee State University
0.98% top marginal rate
WI
Chippewa Valley Technical College
0.00% top marginal rate
TX
Texas Southmost College
0.49% top marginal rate
Similar Institutions
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI · 8,198 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Texas Southmost College
BROWNSVILLE, TX · 8,193 enrolled
Safety Score 0.49
Central Texas College
KILLEEN, TX · 8,192 enrolled
Safety Score 0.73
University of Houston-Clear Lake
HOUSTON, TX · 8,211 enrolled
Safety Score 4.02
Reedley College
Reedley, CA · 8,174 enrolled
Safety Score 0.73
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tennessee State University safe?
Tennessee State University has a safety score of 0.98 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1577 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Tennessee State University?
Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee State University compare to similar schools?
Tennessee State University is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within TN. 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 Tennessee State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Tennessee 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 Tennessee State University's Safety Profile
Tennessee State University in NASHVILLE, TN enrolls 8,198 students and has a safety score of 0.98 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1577 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 5 in 2022 to 8 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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