Safest Campuses Map
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University has emerged as one of the safest college campuses in Texas based on a survey by YourLocalSecurity.com.
Tarleton ranks No. 5 in the survey’s top 10 safest college campuses in the state, one of four Texas A&M University System members to claim positions. The survey is based on data from the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security and the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report.
“The hard-working men and women of the Tarleton State University Police Department, in partnership with our Tarleton community, foster a spirit of awareness and safety,” said Chief Matt Welch. “We are humbled to have received high rankings for several years in a row, including this year’s No. 5.”
West Texas A&M University ranked first in the survey, while Texas A&M-Commerce and Prairie View A&M University were Nos. 8 and 9, respectively.
Tarleton, founding member of The Texas A&M University System, provides a student-focused, value-driven educational experience, marked by academic innovation and a dedication to transform today’s scholars into tomorrow’s leaders. Offering degree programs in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian and online to more than 13,000 students, Tarleton engages with communities through real-world learning experiences to address societal needs while maintaining its core values of integrity, leadership, tradition, civility, excellence and service.
Contact: Chief Matt Welch
254-968-9002
[email protected]
