Nashville, TN · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Trevecca Nazarene University

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 3,196-student campus.

1.25
Incidents / 1k students
#1,715
Rank of 3,050
#48
TN rank
3,196
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Trevecca Nazarene University reports 1.25 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,715 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 53% of ranked campuses its size.

1.25
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,715
of 3,050 ranked nationally
53%
report fewer incidents than this campus
4
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

-3 reported incidents

Trevecca Nazarene University decreased from 7 to 4 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

Trevecca Nazarene University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Nashville, TN, enrolling approximately 3,196 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 11 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TN, it ranks #48 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,196 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 Trevecca Nazarene University is "Burglary" with 4 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TN averaging 3.26 incidents per 1,000 students, Trevecca Nazarene University reports 62% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. 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.

Safety Score

1.25 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1715

See peer comparison

State Rank (TN)

#48

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

4

across 11 crime categories

Where Trevecca Nazarene University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

1 safer than 47% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 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

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

Trevecca Nazarene University percentile rank 43.8%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1715 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Trevecca Nazarene University reports 62% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$31,300
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,300
Avg Net Price
$16,813
Median Debt
$18,744
Pell Grant Recipients
32%
How does this cost rank in TN? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
69%
SAT Average
1091
SAT Math Range
470–625
ACT Range
18–24

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
54%
Retention Rate
74%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$46,065
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,378
Loan Repayment (3yr)
74%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Trevecca Nazarene University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising

-50510 202120222023 0 4 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 130
Fondling 100
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 130
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 010
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 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 1
Weapons 2023 2 0
Drugs 2022 1 0
Liquor 2022 0 6
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 1
Liquor 2021 0 1
Weapons 2021 0 0

Trevecca Nazarene University 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

Trevecca Nazarene University

1.25 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,715
Enrollment
3,196
Data year
2023

CA

University of Redlands

9.40 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,867
Enrollment
3,192
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL · 3,194 enrolled
Safety Score 2.50
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA · 3,192 enrolled
Safety Score 9.40
East Central University
Ada, OK · 3,200 enrolled
Safety Score 1.56
University of Mount Saint Vincent
Bronx, NY · 3,202 enrolled
Safety Score 1.25
College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GA · 3,189 enrolled
Safety Score 1.57

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Trevecca Nazarene University nationally (rank #1715), regardless of size or state.

University of Mount Saint Vincent
Bronx, NY
National Rank #1714
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA
National Rank #1716
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
National Rank #1713
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
National Rank #1717
North Country Community College
Saranac Lake, NY
National Rank #1712

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trevecca Nazarene University safe?
Trevecca Nazarene University has a safety score of 1.25 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,715 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Trevecca Nazarene University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Trevecca Nazarene University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TN.
Does Trevecca Nazarene University have fire safety data?
Yes. Trevecca Nazarene University 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 Trevecca Nazarene University's Safety Profile

Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN enrolls 3,196 students and has a safety score of 1.25 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1715 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 7 in 2022 to 4 in 2023.

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

What this means for you

Trevecca Nazarene University's 1.25 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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