Safety Score
0.49 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Brownsville, TX · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Texas Southmost College
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 8,193-student campus.
- 0.49
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,309
- Rank of 3,050
- #74
- TX rank
- 8,193
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Texas Southmost College reports 0.49 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,309 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 63% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.49
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,309
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 63%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 2
- 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 Southmost College increased from 1 to 2 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 Southmost College is a Public institution located in Brownsville, TX, enrolling approximately 8,193 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 5 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TX, it ranks #74 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 8,193 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 Southmost College is "Burglary" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TX averaging 1.29 incidents per 1,000 students, Texas Southmost College reports 62% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. 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
#1309
Above-average safety
State Rank (TX)
#74
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Where Texas Southmost College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 63% 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 Southmost College percentile rank 57.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1309 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Texas Southmost College reports 62% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $3,148
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $4,948
- Avg Net Price
- $3,085
- Median Debt
- $9,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 28%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $33,992
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $41,900
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 57%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyTexas Southmost College: on-campus incidents by year
Stable 0% (2 → 2 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Texas Southmost College 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 Southmost College
0.49 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Central Texas College
0.73 incidents / 1,000 students
TN
Tennessee State University
0.98 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX · 8,192 enrolled
Safety Score 0.73
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN · 8,198 enrolled
Safety Score 0.98
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI · 8,198 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
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
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Texas Southmost College nationally (rank #1309), regardless of size or state.
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA
National Rank #1308
California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco, CA
National Rank #1310
Blinn College District
Brenham, TX
National Rank #1307
Laney College
Oakland, CA
National Rank #1311
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL
National Rank #1306
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Texas Southmost College safe?
Texas Southmost College has a safety score of 0.49 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,309 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Texas Southmost College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Texas Southmost College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TX.
Does Texas Southmost College have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding Texas Southmost College's Safety Profile
Texas Southmost College in Brownsville, TX enrolls 8,193 students and has a safety score of 0.49 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1309 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 1 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.
What this means for you
Texas Southmost College's 0.49 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Texas Southmost College 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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