Safety Score
2.17 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Cookeville, TN · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Tennessee Technological 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 10,117-student campus.
- 2.17
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,060
- Rank of 3,050
- #58
- TN rank
- 10,117
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Tennessee Technological University reports 2.17 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,060 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 66% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.17
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,060
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 66%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 20
- 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
Tennessee Technological University was unchanged from 20 to 20 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 changesTennessee Technological University is a Public institution located in Cookeville, TN, enrolling approximately 10,117 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 55 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TN, it ranks #58 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 10,117 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 Technological University is "Burglary" with 25 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TN averaging 10.40 incidents per 1,000 students, Tennessee Technological University reports 79% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 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
#2060
See peer comparison
State Rank (TN)
#58
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
20
across 11 crime categories
Where Tennessee Technological University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 34% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Tennessee Technological University percentile rank 32.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2060 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Tennessee Technological University reports 79% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $11,376
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $15,576
- Avg Net Price
- $14,246
- Median Debt
- $15,650
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 31%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 76%
- SAT Average
- 1151
- SAT Math Range
- 520–660
- ACT Range
- 20–27
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 56%
- Retention Rate
- 78%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $43,759
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $48,501
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 76%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyTennessee Technological University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 33% (15 → 20 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 12 | 7 | 6 |
| Fondling | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 2 | 8 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 2 | 10 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 2 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Tennessee Technological 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).
TN
Tennessee Technological University
2.17 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Villanova University
49.75 incidents / 1,000 students
WI
Gateway Technical College
1.09 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Villanova University
Villanova, PA · 10,111 enrolled
Safety Score 49.75
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI · 10,134 enrolled
Safety Score 1.09
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA · 10,151 enrolled
Safety Score 0.79
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ · 10,069 enrolled
Safety Score 0.10
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA · 10,168 enrolled
Safety Score 0.29
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Tennessee Technological University nationally (rank #2060), regardless of size or state.
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
National Rank #2059
Simmons University
Boston, MA
National Rank #2061
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso
El Paso, TX
National Rank #2058
Averett University
Danville, VA
National Rank #2062
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
National Rank #2057
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tennessee Technological University safe?
Tennessee Technological University has a safety score of 2.17 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,060 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Tennessee Technological University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Tennessee Technological University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TN.
Does Tennessee Technological University have fire safety data?
Yes. Tennessee Technological 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 Technological University's Safety Profile
Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, TN enrolls 10,117 students and has a safety score of 2.17 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2060 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 20 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Tennessee Technological University's 2.17 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Tennessee Technological University 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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