Safety Score
1.64 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Lubbock, TX · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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 4,890-student campus.
- 1.64
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,861
- Rank of 3,050
- #110
- TX rank
- 4,890
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center reports 1.64 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,861 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 59% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.64
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,861
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 59%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 6
- 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 Tech University Health Sciences Center increased from 2 to 6 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 Tech University Health Sciences Center is a Public institution located in Lubbock, TX, enrolling approximately 4,890 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 12 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TX, it ranks #110 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 4,890 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is "Burglary" with 4 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TX averaging 1.56 incidents per 1,000 students, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center reports 5% more 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 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
#1861
See peer comparison
State Rank (TX)
#110
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
6
across 11 crime categories
Where Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 41% 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 Tech University Health Sciences Center percentile rank 39.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1861 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center reports 5% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $84,007
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $92,348
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 82%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 50% (4 → 6 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 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
54 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 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 Tech University Health Sciences Center
1.64 incidents / 1,000 students
OR
Linn-Benton Community College
0.20 incidents / 1,000 students
GA
Dalton State College
2.65 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Linn-Benton Community College
Albany, OR · 4,881 enrolled
Safety Score 0.20
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA · 4,902 enrolled
Safety Score 2.65
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA · 4,909 enrolled
Safety Score 1.02
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI · 4,848 enrolled
Safety Score 3.30
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS · 4,937 enrolled
Safety Score 0.61
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center nationally (rank #1861), regardless of size or state.
Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY
National Rank #1860
East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX
National Rank #1862
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA
National Rank #1859
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
National Rank #1863
Arizona Christian University
Glendale, AZ
National Rank #1858
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center safe?
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center has a safety score of 1.64 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,861 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TX.
Does Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 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 Tech University Health Sciences Center's Safety Profile
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, TX enrolls 4,890 students and has a safety score of 1.64 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1861 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 2 in 2022 to 6 in 2023.
What this means for you
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's 1.64 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 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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