Safety Score
3.60 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Fort Worth, TX · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Texas Christian 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 12,785-student campus.
- 3.60
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,391
- Rank of 3,050
- #143
- TX rank
- 12,785
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Texas Christian University reports 3.60 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,391 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 79% of ranked campuses its size.
- 3.60
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,391
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 79%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 37
- 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 Christian University increased from 23 to 37 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 Christian University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Fort Worth, TX, enrolling approximately 12,785 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 99 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TX, it ranks #143 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 12,785 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 Christian University is "Rape" with 44 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TX averaging 0.77 incidents per 1,000 students, Texas Christian University reports 370% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 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
#2391
See peer comparison
State Rank (TX)
#143
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
37
across 11 crime categories
Where Texas Christian University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
4 safer than 21% 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 Christian University percentile rank 21.6%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2391 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Texas Christian University reports 370% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $61,740
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $61,740
- Avg Net Price
- $36,660
- Median Debt
- $21,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 14%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 44%
- SAT Average
- 1298
- SAT Math Range
- 560–670
- ACT Average
- 29
- ACT Range
- 26–31
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 86%
- Retention Rate
- 93%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $60,435
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $68,424
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 83%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyTexas Christian University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 5% (39 → 37 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Burglary | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Fondling | 6 | 3 | 8 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15 | 1 | 5 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| 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
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 26 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 1 | 286 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 52 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 412 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 2 | 49 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 1 | 838 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Texas Christian 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).
TX
Texas Christian University
3.60 incidents / 1,000 students
MO
University of Central Missouri
1.41 incidents / 1,000 students
IN
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO · 12,788 enrolled
Safety Score 1.41
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Marion, IN · 12,750 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA · 12,728 enrolled
Safety Score 0.71
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS · 12,843 enrolled
Safety Score 1.48
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL · 12,698 enrolled
Safety Score 0.24
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Texas Christian University nationally (rank #2391), regardless of size or state.
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
North Chicago, IL
National Rank #2390
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
National Rank #2392
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC
National Rank #2389
Terra State Community College
Fremont, OH
National Rank #2393
Naropa University
Boulder, CO
National Rank #2388
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Texas Christian University safe?
Texas Christian University has a safety score of 3.60 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,391 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Texas Christian University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Texas Christian University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TX.
Does Texas Christian University have fire safety data?
Yes. Texas Christian 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 Texas Christian University's Safety Profile
Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX enrolls 12,785 students and has a safety score of 3.60 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2391 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 23 in 2022 to 37 in 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
Texas Christian University's 3.60 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Texas Christian 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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