Safety Score
4.08 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Commerce, TX · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Texas A & M University-Commerce
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 12,013-student campus.
- 4.08
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,471
- Rank of 3,050
- #151
- TX rank
- 12,013
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Texas A & M University-Commerce reports 4.08 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,471 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 82% of ranked campuses its size.
- 4.08
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,471
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 82%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 24
- 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
Texas A & M University-Commerce increased from 19 to 24 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 changesTexas A & M University-Commerce is a Public institution located in Commerce, TX, enrolling approximately 12,013 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 61 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TX, it ranks #151 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 12,013 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 Texas A & M University-Commerce is "Burglary" with 31 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TX averaging 0.72 incidents per 1,000 students, Texas A & M University-Commerce reports 469% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 54 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
#2471
See peer comparison
State Rank (TX)
#151
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
24
across 11 crime categories
Where Texas A & M University-Commerce sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
4 safer than 18% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Texas A & M University-Commerce percentile rank 19.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2471 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Texas A & M University-Commerce reports 469% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $10,026
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $22,326
- Avg Net Price
- $11,841
- Median Debt
- $20,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 40%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 92%
- SAT Average
- 1076
- SAT Math Range
- 430–570
- ACT Average
- 21
- ACT Range
- 18–24
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 44%
- Retention Rate
- 57%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $43,157
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $50,296
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 59%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyTexas A & M University-Commerce: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 33% (18 → 24 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Burglary | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| Fondling | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 8 | 2 | 8 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
54 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 5 | 38 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 27 | 52 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 28 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 21 | 27 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 4 | 1 |
Texas A & M University-Commerce 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).
TX
Texas A & M University-Commerce
4.08 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Irvine Valley College
0.67 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Nassau Community College
0.58 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA · 11,994 enrolled
Safety Score 0.67
Nassau Community College
East Garden City, NY · 11,984 enrolled
Safety Score 0.58
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL · 12,045 enrolled
Safety Score 1.25
Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CA · 11,979 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX · 11,977 enrolled
Safety Score 1.09
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Texas A & M University-Commerce nationally (rank #2471), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Texas A & M University-Commerce safe?
Texas A & M University-Commerce has a safety score of 4.08 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,471 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Texas A & M University-Commerce?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Texas A & M University-Commerce compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TX.
Does Texas A & M University-Commerce have fire safety data?
Yes. Texas A & M University-Commerce reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Texas A & M University-Commerce's Safety Profile
Texas A & M University-Commerce in Commerce, TX enrolls 12,013 students and has a safety score of 4.08 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2471 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 19 in 2022 to 24 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Texas A & M University-Commerce's 4.08 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Texas A & M University-Commerce 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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