
South University-Columbia students should use the campus's current emergency instructions and published security information to understand reporting procedures. A general claim that a campus is "safe" cannot substitute for knowing how to seek help, receive alerts, or report an incident.
The university's current annual security report is the appropriate place to check its reported Clery Act crime statistics, covered locations, emergency-notification practices, and policies addressing sexual misconduct. Those statistics cover specified categories and geography; they are not a complete count of every safety concern a student might encounter. Students with evening classes or clinical assignments should also confirm the applicable building-access and after-hours procedures for each location they use.
Crime
Murder
Negligent manslaughter
Rape
Fondling
Incest
Statutory rape
Robbery
Aggravated assault
Burglary
Motor vehicle theft
Arson
Crime
Domestic violence
Dating violence
Stalking
Crime
Weaponry carrying
Drug abuse
Liquor law violation
Crime
Weaponry carrying
Drug abuse
Liquor law violation
Data last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.