Tarleton Makes List of Safest Texas College Campuses

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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]

A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of nearly 17,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. True to Tarleton’s values of excellence, integrity and respect, academic programs emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.
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