Safety Score
5.13 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Memphis, TN · Clery Act 2023 · Public
The University of Tennessee Health Science 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 3,121-student campus.
- 5.13
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,594
- Rank of 3,050
- #68
- TN rank
- 3,121
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center reports 5.13 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,594 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 87% of ranked campuses its size.
- 5.13
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,594
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 87%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 14
- 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
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center increased from 7 to 14 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 changesThe University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a Public institution located in Memphis, TN, enrolling approximately 3,121 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 25 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TN, it ranks #68 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 3,121 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 The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 16 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TN averaging 14.15 incidents per 1,000 students, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center reports 64% 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 9 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
#2594
See peer comparison
State Rank (TN)
#68
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
14
across 11 crime categories
Where The University of Tennessee Health Science Center sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
5 safer than 13% 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
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center percentile rank 15.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2594 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center reports 64% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $68,668
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $66,318
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyThe University of Tennessee Health Science Center: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 250% (4 → 14 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13 | 2 | 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
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
The University of Tennessee Health Science 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).
TN
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
5.13 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
John A Logan College
0.64 incidents / 1,000 students
SC
Medical University of South Carolina
10.27 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL · 3,120 enrolled
Safety Score 0.64
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC · 3,117 enrolled
Safety Score 10.27
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC · 3,125 enrolled
Safety Score 1.92
University of California-San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · 3,126 enrolled
Safety Score 54.70
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA · 3,129 enrolled
Safety Score 3.20
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest The University of Tennessee Health Science Center nationally (rank #2594), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The University of Tennessee Health Science Center safe?
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has a safety score of 5.13 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,594 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does The University of Tennessee Health Science Center compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TN.
Does The University of Tennessee Health Science 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 The University of Tennessee Health Science Center's Safety Profile
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN enrolls 3,121 students and has a safety score of 5.13 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2594 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 7 in 2022 to 14 in 2023.
What this means for you
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center's 5.13 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh The University of Tennessee Health Science 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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