Safety Score
4.77 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Wilson, NC · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Barton College
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 1,259-student campus.
- 4.77
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,553
- Rank of 3,050
- #86
- NC rank
- 1,259
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Barton College reports 4.77 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,553 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 4.77
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,553
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 4
- 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
Barton College increased from 3 to 4 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 changesBarton College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Wilson, NC, enrolling approximately 1,259 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 11 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NC, it ranks #86 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,259 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Barton College is "Fondling" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NC averaging 1.91 incidents per 1,000 students, Barton College reports 150% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. 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.
National Rank
#2553
See peer comparison
State Rank (NC)
#86
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
4
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Barton College percentile rank 16.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2553 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Barton College reports 150% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $37,250
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $37,250
- Avg Net Price
- $23,626
- Median Debt
- $25,877
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 37%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 94%
- ACT Average
- 20
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 48%
- Retention Rate
- 65%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $40,785
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $47,913
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 64%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyBarton College: on-campus incidents by year
Stable 0% (4 → 4 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fondling | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 2 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 5 | 7 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 24 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 4 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 1 | 13 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Barton College 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).
NC
Barton College
4.77 incidents / 1,000 students
OH
Ohio Dominican University
7.15 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Geneva College
0.79 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH · 1,258 enrolled
Safety Score 7.15
Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA · 1,258 enrolled
Safety Score 0.79
Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC · 1,260 enrolled
Safety Score 0.79
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely, CO · 1,256 enrolled
Safety Score 0.80
Nashua Community College
Nashua, NH · 1,262 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Barton College nationally (rank #2553), regardless of size or state.
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
National Rank #2552
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL
National Rank #2554
AdventHealth University
Orlando, FL
National Rank #2551
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT
National Rank #2555
Union Adventist University
Lincoln, NE
National Rank #2550
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barton College safe?
Barton College has a safety score of 4.77 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,553 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Barton College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Barton College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NC.
Does Barton College have fire safety data?
Yes. Barton College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Barton College's Safety Profile
Barton College in Wilson, NC enrolls 1,259 students and has a safety score of 4.77 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2553 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 3 in 2022 to 4 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Barton College's 4.77 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Barton College against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
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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