Texas State University: Crime & Safety

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Texas State University LogoF Texas State University is a public school in San Marcos, Texas with about 38,170 students and 4,070 employees.

Our Safety Report for this school is based on the US Department of Education 2023 public data sets for various categories of violent and non-violent crimes committed both on-campus and off-campus over the last three years.

Safety Evaluation

Based on our analysis of the government data, Texas State University is a very dangerous place to be enrolled at. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus experiences dramatic problems with forcible sex offenses, in addition, there are some problems with nonforcible sex offenses, aggravated assaults, and illegal drugs.

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Criminal Offenses at Texas State University in 2020 - 2022

Alleged criminal offenses reported to campus security authorities and/or local police
Does not necessarily reflect prosecutions or convictions for crime


Type of Crime or Arrest
On-campus
Off-campus
Crime Chance*

Murder
0
0
0.0%

Neglient Manslaughter
0
0
0.0%

Forcible Sex Offense
67
4
0.4%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
46
3
0.3%

Robbery
7
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
47
10
0.4%

Burglary
89
2
0.5%

Motor Vehicle Theft
20
1
0.2%

Arson
1
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
7
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
313
2
0.9%

Liquor Law Violation
101
0
0.5%

* Crime Chance is American School Search's subjective and approximate estimate for a student's chance of experiencing this crime during their study at Texas State University based on the present enrollment, past crime history, current crime trend, and an assumption that the school reports accurate numbers to the government. Safety Grade is American School Search's subjective evaluation of Texas State University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Texas State University, or you believe that this college underreports campus crime statistics, then please consider filing a complaint with US Department of Education.

As of May 1st, 2014, fifty five colleges are under investigation for possible violations of federal law over the handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints. Many of those schools are frequent guests in our exclusive 100 Most Dangerous Colleges list.

Safety in Competing Colleges

The University of Texas at AustinThe University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX
Around 52,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1340, ACT 30 to enroll.

Texas A & M University College StationTexas A & M University College StationCollege Station, TX
Approximately 74,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1230, ACT 28 to enroll.

The University of Texas at San AntonioThe University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX
Approximately 34,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D-. SAT 1080, ACT 23 to enroll.

University of Houston VictoriaUniversity of Houston VictoriaVictoria, TX
About 4,100 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-. ACT 19 to enroll.

University of thearnate WordUniversity of thearnate WordSan Antonio, TX
Approximately 7,400 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. SAT 1000, ACT 20 to enroll.

Saint Edward's UniversitySaint Edward's UniversityAustin, TX
Approximately 3,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1130, ACT 24 to enroll.

University of Mary Hardin BaylorUniversity of Mary Hardin BaylorBelton, TX
Over 3,600 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. SAT 1050, ACT 23 to enroll.

Our Lady of the Lake UniversityOur Lady of the Lake UniversitySan Antonio, TX
About 2,400 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security: C-. ACT 18 to enroll.

Trinity UniversityTrinity UniversitySan Antonio, TX
Approximately 2,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. ACT 31 to enroll.

St. Mary's UniversitySt. Mary's UniversitySan Antonio, TX
Approximately 3,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1090, ACT 23 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Total Transformation Institute of CosmetologyTotal Transformation Institute of CosmetologySan Marcos, TX
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

William Edge InstituteWilliam Edge InstituteNew Braunfels, TX
Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Seguin Beauty School New BraunfelsSeguin Beauty School New BraunfelsNew Braunfels, TX
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Texas Lutheran UniversityTexas Lutheran UniversitySeguin, TX
More than 1,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1080, ACT 24 to enroll.

Seguin Beauty School SeguinSeguin Beauty School SeguinSeguin, TX
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

AOMA Graduate School of Integrative MedicineAOMA Graduate School of Integrative MedicineAustin, TX
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A-.

Southern Careers Institute AustinSouthern Careers Institute AustinAustin, TX
More than 1,100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Avenue Five Institute South AustinAvenue Five Institute South AustinAustin, TX
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Texas Health and Science UniversityTexas Health and Science UniversityAustin, TX
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A-.

Baldwin Beauty School South AustinBaldwin Beauty School South AustinAustin, TX
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Huston Tillotson UniversityHuston Tillotson UniversityAustin, TX
More than 1,100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A. ACT 17 to enroll.

Austin Presbyterian Theological SeminaryAustin Presbyterian Theological SeminaryAustin, TX
More than 200 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security: C.

Episcopal Theological Seminary of the SouthwestEpiscopal Theological Seminary of the SouthwestAustin, TX
About 200 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B.

Northeast Lakeview CollegeNortheast Lakeview CollegeUniversal City, TX
Around 7,400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Austin Community College DistrictAustin Community College DistrictAustin, TX
Roughly 34,600 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

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