TX Public 4-year Clery Act 2026 data

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics

Houston, TX · 5,048 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 53 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 6.14 per 1,000 students · national rank #2695.

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 5,048 enrolled

Categories31%22%9%18%20%Criminal offensesVAWAHate crimesArrestsDisciplinary refs
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 5,048 enrolled

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is a Public institution located in Houston, TX, enrolling approximately 5,048 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 53 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 6.14 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #2695 nationally and #167 within TX.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 53 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 6.14 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #2695 and #167 within TX out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 5,048 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 Texas Health Science Center at Houston is "burglary" with 26 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 19 in 2021 to 24 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TX averaging 1.31 incidents per 1,000 students, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston reports 370% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 3 reporting years for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 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 scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.

Safety Score

6.14 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2695

See peer comparison

State Rank (TX)

#167

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

24

across 11 crime categories

Safety Percentile

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston percentile rank 52.5%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2695 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston reports 370% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$89,371
Median Earnings (10yr)
$88,757
Loan Repayment (3yr)
46100%

Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only
Crime Type 2023 (On-Campus)2022 (On-Campus)2021 (On-Campus)
aggravated_assault 000
arson 000
burglary 000
fondling 000
incest 000
motor_vehicle_theft 000
murder 000
negligent_manslaughter 000
rape 000
robbery 000
statutory_rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Total Fires Injuries Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

54 category-year records

Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 54 reported records

Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 54 reported records
Category Year Arrests Disciplinary Actions
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 1 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 0 0
drugs 2022 0 0
drugs 2022 0 0

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.

Selected

TX

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

6.14% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$5,048
Brackets
2023

TN

Lipscomb University

0.59% top marginal rate
Structure
Flat tax
Burden @ $100K
$5,047
Brackets
2023

MA

Simmons University

2.18% top marginal rate
Structure
Flat tax
Burden @ $100K
$5,053
Brackets
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston safe?
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has a safety score of 6.14 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2695 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston?
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston compare to similar schools?
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within TX. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston have fire safety data?
Yes. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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 The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston's Safety Profile

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in Houston, TX enrolls 5,048 students and has a safety score of 6.14 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2695 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters — urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents increased from 10 in 2022 to 24 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

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Data sourced from official U.S. government datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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