Safety Score
2.83 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Mobile, AL · Clery Act 2023 · Public
University of South Alabama
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 13,768-student campus.
- 2.83
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,225
- Rank of 3,050
- #35
- AL rank
- 13,768
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of South Alabama reports 2.83 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,225 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 73% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.83
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,225
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 73%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 21
- 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
University of South Alabama decreased from 30 to 21 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 changesUniversity of South Alabama is a Public institution located in Mobile, AL, enrolling approximately 13,768 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 74 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within AL, it ranks #35 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 13,768 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 University of South Alabama is "Burglary" with 19 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in AL averaging 0.75 incidents per 1,000 students, University of South Alabama reports 277% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 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
#2225
See peer comparison
State Rank (AL)
#35
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
21
across 11 crime categories
Where University of South Alabama sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
3 safer than 27% 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
University of South Alabama percentile rank 27.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2225 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of South Alabama reports 277% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $10,116
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $19,092
- Avg Net Price
- $17,648
- Median Debt
- $24,929
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 38%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 71%
- SAT Average
- 1147
- SAT Math Range
- 470–580
- ACT Average
- 23
- ACT Range
- 20–26
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 53%
- Retention Rate
- 76%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $41,307
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $49,379
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 63%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of South Alabama: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 9% (23 → 21 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 8 | 5 |
| Arson | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 3 | 10 | 6 |
| Fondling | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Robbery | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 4 | 8 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 5 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 16 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 3 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 3 | 20 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 63 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 4 | 0 |
University of South Alabama 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).
AL
University of South Alabama
2.83 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
CUNY New York City College of Technology
0.58 incidents / 1,000 students
WI
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
0.80 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
CUNY New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY · 13,767 enrolled
Safety Score 0.58
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI · 13,761 enrolled
Safety Score 0.80
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI · 13,831 enrolled
Safety Score 0.22
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL · 13,860 enrolled
Safety Score 0.07
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA · 13,861 enrolled
Safety Score 2.09
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of South Alabama nationally (rank #2225), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of South Alabama safe?
University of South Alabama has a safety score of 2.83 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,225 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of South Alabama?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of South Alabama compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in AL.
Does University of South Alabama have fire safety data?
Yes. University of South Alabama 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 University of South Alabama's Safety Profile
University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL enrolls 13,768 students and has a safety score of 2.83 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2225 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 30 in 2022 to 21 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
University of South Alabama's 2.83 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh University of South Alabama 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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