Safety Score
0.59 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Sumter, SC · Clery Act 2023 · Public
University of South Carolina-Sumter
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 1,692-student campus.
- 0.59
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,376
- Rank of 3,050
- #28
- SC rank
- 1,692
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of South Carolina-Sumter reports 0.59 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,376 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 0.59
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,376
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 1
- 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 Carolina-Sumter increased from 0 to 1 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 Carolina-Sumter is a Public institution located in Sumter, SC, enrolling approximately 1,692 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 1 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within SC, it ranks #28 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,692 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 University of South Carolina-Sumter is "Burglary" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in SC averaging 5.79 incidents per 1,000 students, University of South Carolina-Sumter reports 90% fewer 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.
National Rank
#1376
Above-average safety
State Rank (SC)
#28
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
University of South Carolina-Sumter percentile rank 54.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1376 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of South Carolina-Sumter reports 90% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $7,558
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $18,238
- Avg Net Price
- $7,712
- Median Debt
- $9,250
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 18%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 74%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $36,439
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $42,437
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 45%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of South Carolina-Sumter: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
University of South Carolina-Sumter 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).
SC
University of South Carolina-Sumter
0.59 incidents / 1,000 students
FL
AdventHealth University
4.73 incidents / 1,000 students
TN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
2.37 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
AdventHealth University
Orlando, FL · 1,692 enrolled
Safety Score 4.73
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Memphis, TN · 1,691 enrolled
Safety Score 2.37
The University of the South
Sewanee, TN · 1,693 enrolled
Safety Score 9.45
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE · 1,690 enrolled
Safety Score 10.06
Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA · 1,694 enrolled
Safety Score 2.36
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of South Carolina-Sumter nationally (rank #1376), regardless of size or state.
Valencia College
Orlando, FL
National Rank #1375
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA
National Rank #1377
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA
National Rank #1374
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA
National Rank #1378
Texas A & M International University
Laredo, TX
National Rank #1373
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of South Carolina-Sumter safe?
University of South Carolina-Sumter has a safety score of 0.59 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,376 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at University of South Carolina-Sumter?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of South Carolina-Sumter compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in SC.
Does University of South Carolina-Sumter 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 University of South Carolina-Sumter's Safety Profile
University of South Carolina-Sumter in Sumter, SC enrolls 1,692 students and has a safety score of 0.59 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1376 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.
What this means for you
University of South Carolina-Sumter's 0.59 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 Carolina-Sumter 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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