Martin, TN · Clery Act 2023 · Public

The University of Tennessee-Martin

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 6,941-student campus.

2.59
Incidents / 1k students
#2,166
Rank of 3,050
#61
TN rank
6,941
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

The University of Tennessee-Martin reports 2.59 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,166 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 71% of ranked campuses its size.

2.59
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,166
of 3,050 ranked nationally
71%
report fewer incidents than this campus
13
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

+10 reported incidents

The University of Tennessee-Martin increased from 3 to 13 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 changes

The University of Tennessee-Martin is a Public institution located in Martin, TN, enrolling approximately 6,941 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 28 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TN, it ranks #61 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 6,941 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 The University of Tennessee-Martin is "Fondling" with 8 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TN averaging 1.82 incidents per 1,000 students, The University of Tennessee-Martin reports 43% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 total fires. 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.

Safety Score

2.59 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2166

See peer comparison

State Rank (TN)

#61

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

13

across 11 crime categories

Where The University of Tennessee-Martin sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

3 safer than 29% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). This entry sits in this band. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

The University of Tennessee-Martin percentile rank 29.0%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2166 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

The University of Tennessee-Martin reports 43% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$10,560
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,600
Avg Net Price
$10,701
Median Debt
$21,024
Pell Grant Recipients
34%
How does this cost rank in TN? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
88%
SAT Average
1120
SAT Math Range
470–600
ACT Average
22
ACT Range
19–25

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
54%
Retention Rate
77%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$38,863
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,213
Loan Repayment (3yr)
69%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

The University of Tennessee-Martin: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 8% (12 → 13 incidents)

051015 202120222023 12 13 ▲ +8.3%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 120
Arson 000
Burglary 101
Fondling 404
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 312
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 305
Robbery 100
Statutory Rape 000

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 2 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

54 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
54 reported 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 4 14
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 1 23
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 2
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0

The University of Tennessee-Martin 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).

Selected

TN

The University of Tennessee-Martin

2.59 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,166
Enrollment
6,941
Data year
2023

NY

SUNY Brockport

6.35 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,710
Enrollment
6,931
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY · 6,931 enrolled
Safety Score 6.35
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI · 6,951 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA · 6,930 enrolled
Safety Score 0.29
Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA · 6,911 enrolled
Safety Score 1.74
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN · 6,980 enrolled
Safety Score 0.72

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest The University of Tennessee-Martin nationally (rank #2166), regardless of size or state.

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
National Rank #2165
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
National Rank #2167
Bryan College-Dayton
Dayton, TN
National Rank #2164
William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA
National Rank #2168
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
National Rank #2163

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The University of Tennessee-Martin safe?
The University of Tennessee-Martin has a safety score of 2.59 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,166 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at The University of Tennessee-Martin?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does The University of Tennessee-Martin compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TN.
Does The University of Tennessee-Martin have fire safety data?
Yes. The University of Tennessee-Martin reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding The University of Tennessee-Martin's Safety Profile

The University of Tennessee-Martin in Martin, TN enrolls 6,941 students and has a safety score of 2.59 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2166 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 3 in 2022 to 13 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

The University of Tennessee-Martin's 2.59 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

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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