Galveston, TX · Clery Act 2023 · Public

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

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 3,315-student campus.

12.97
Incidents / 1k students
#2,950
Rank of 3,050
#177
TX rank
3,315
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston reports 12.97 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,950 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 98% of ranked campuses its size.

12.97
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,950
of 3,050 ranked nationally
98%
report fewer incidents than this campus
10
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

+4 reported incidents

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston increased from 6 to 10 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 Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is a Public institution located in Galveston, TX, enrolling approximately 3,315 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 34 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TX, it ranks #177 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,315 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 Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is "Burglary" with 9 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TX averaging 4.65 incidents per 1,000 students, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston reports 179% 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 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.

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston's safety score of 12.97 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 3.3% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is higher than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. As our methodology explains, a higher reported rate can reflect a more active reporting culture rather than a more dangerous campus, and does not by itself indicate the actual likelihood of experiencing a crime.

Safety Score

12.97 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2950

See peer comparison

State Rank (TX)

#177

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

10

across 11 crime categories

Where The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

13 safer than 2% 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%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Below this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Texas Medical Branch at Galveston percentile rank 3.3%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2950 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston reports 179% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$82,535
Median Earnings (10yr)
$92,961
Loan Repayment (3yr)
81%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 44% (18 → 10 incidents)

05101520 202120222023 18 10 ▼ -44.4%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 211
Arson 000
Burglary 216
Fondling 143
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 306
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 100
Robbery 102
Statutory Rape 000

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

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 47 0
Liquor 2023 11 0
Weapons 2023 6 0
Drugs 2022 7 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 20 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 1 0

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 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

TX

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

12.97 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,950
Enrollment
3,315
Data year
2023

WV

Shepherd University

1.51 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,813
Enrollment
3,318
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston nationally (rank #2950), regardless of size or state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston safe?
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has a safety score of 12.97 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,950 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TX.
Does The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 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 Texas Medical Branch at Galveston's Safety Profile

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in Galveston, TX enrolls 3,315 students and has a safety score of 12.97 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2950 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 6 in 2022 to 10 in 2023.

What this means for you

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston's 12.97 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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