Valdosta, GA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Valdosta State 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 10,151-student campus.

0.79
Incidents / 1k students
#1,486
Rank of 3,050
#44
GA rank
10,151
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Valdosta State University reports 0.79 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,486 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 55% of ranked campuses its size.

0.79
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,486
of 3,050 ranked nationally
55%
safer than ranked campuses its size
3
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

-11 reported incidents

Valdosta State University decreased from 14 to 3 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

Valdosta State University is a Public institution located in Valdosta, GA, enrolling approximately 10,151 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 21 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within GA, it ranks #44 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 10,151 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 Valdosta State University is "Rape" with 7 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in GA averaging 10.68 incidents per 1,000 students, Valdosta State University reports 93% 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

0.79 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1486

Above-average safety

State Rank (GA)

#44

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

3

across 11 crime categories

Where Valdosta State 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 55% of 1,807 ranked campuses

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

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Valdosta State University percentile rank 51.3%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1486 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Valdosta State University reports 93% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$6,124
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,836
Avg Net Price
$10,945
Median Debt
$24,779
Pell Grant Recipients
52%
How does this cost rank in GA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
72%
SAT Average
1013
SAT Math Range
440–530
ACT Average
20
ACT Range
16–22

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
42%
Retention Rate
72%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$39,416
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,361
Loan Repayment (3yr)
54%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Valdosta State University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 25% (4 → 3 incidents)

05101520 202120222023 4 3 ▼ -25.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 031
Arson 000
Burglary 031
Fondling 100
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 030
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 241
Robbery 011
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 37 3
Liquor 2023 4 0
Weapons 2023 2 0
Drugs 2022 15 8
Liquor 2022 3 0
Weapons 2022 3 1
Drugs 2021 11 18
Liquor 2021 3 17
Weapons 2021 1 1

Valdosta State 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

GA

Valdosta State University

0.79 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,486
Enrollment
10,151
Data year
2023

VA

Regent University

0.29 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,149
Enrollment
10,168
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI · 10,134 enrolled
Safety Score 1.09
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA · 10,168 enrolled
Safety Score 0.29
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN · 10,117 enrolled
Safety Score 2.17
Villanova University
Villanova, PA · 10,111 enrolled
Safety Score 49.75
Laredo College
Laredo, TX · 10,191 enrolled
Safety Score 0.10

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Valdosta State University nationally (rank #1486), regardless of size or state.

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR
National Rank #1485
CUNY Queens College
Flushing, NY
National Rank #1487
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
National Rank #1484
Lake-Sumter State College
Leesburg, FL
National Rank #1488
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA
National Rank #1483

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valdosta State University safe?
Valdosta State University has a safety score of 0.79 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,486 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Valdosta State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Valdosta State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in GA.
Does Valdosta State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Valdosta State 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 Valdosta State University's Safety Profile

Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA enrolls 10,151 students and has a safety score of 0.79 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1486 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 14 in 2022 to 3 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

Valdosta State University's 0.79 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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