TN Public 4-year Clery Act 2026 data

Tennessee Technological University — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics

COOKEVILLE, TN · 10,117 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 55 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 2.17 per 1,000 students · national rank #2060.

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 10,117 enrolled

Categories31%22%9%18%20%Criminal offensesVAWAHate crimesArrestsDisciplinary refs
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 10,117 enrolled

Tennessee 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. With a safety score of 2.17 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #2060 nationally and #58 within TN.

Tennessee Technological University reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 55 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 2.17 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #2060 and #58 within TN out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. 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. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 15 in 2021 to 20 in 2023. 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 51 reporting years 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. 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

2.17 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2060

See peer comparison

State Rank (TN)

#58

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

20

across 11 crime categories

Safety Percentile

Tennessee Technological University percentile rank 63.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2060 out of approximately 5,673 institutions 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)
399100%

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 000
arson 000
burglary 000
fondling 000
incest 000
motor_vehicle_theft 000
murder 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

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
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
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
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

27 category-year records

Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 27 reported records

Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 27 reported records
Category Year Arrests Disciplinary Actions
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

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

TN

Tennessee Technological University

2.17% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$10,117
Brackets
2023

PA

Villanova University

49.75% top marginal rate
Structure
Flat tax
Burden @ $100K
$10,111
Brackets
2023

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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 #2060 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Tennessee Technological University?
Tennessee Technological 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 Technological 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 Technological University compare to similar schools?
Tennessee Technological 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 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.

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 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.

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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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