Safety Score
9.49 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Leesburg, FL · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Beacon 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 527-student campus.
- 9.49
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,871
- Rank of 3,050
- #125
- FL rank
- 527
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Beacon College reports 9.49 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,871 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 9.49
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,871
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 3
- 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
Beacon College increased from 2 to 3 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 changesBeacon College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Leesburg, FL, enrolling approximately 527 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 8 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within FL, it ranks #125 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 527 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 Beacon College is "Rape" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in FL averaging 0.38 incidents per 1,000 students, Beacon College reports 2400% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. 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
#2871
See peer comparison
State Rank (FL)
#125
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Beacon College percentile rank 5.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2871 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Beacon College reports 2400% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $51,680
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $51,680
- Avg Net Price
- $53,517
- Median Debt
- $25,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 24%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 43%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 59%
- Retention Rate
- 85%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $19,919
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $29,420
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyBeacon College: on-campus incidents by year
Stable 0% (3 → 3 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 7 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Beacon 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).
FL
Beacon College
9.49 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
Eureka College
1.90 incidents / 1,000 students
OH
Apollo Career Center
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Eureka College
Eureka, IL · 527 enrolled
Safety Score 1.90
Apollo Career Center
Lima, OH · 527 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Richmond, VA · 527 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts
North Andover, MA · 527 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
California Health Sciences University
Clovis, CA · 527 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Beacon College nationally (rank #2871), regardless of size or state.
Simpson College
Indianola, IA
National Rank #2870
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
National Rank #2872
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN
National Rank #2869
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK
National Rank #2873
The University of the South
Sewanee, TN
National Rank #2868
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beacon College safe?
Beacon College has a safety score of 9.49 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,871 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Beacon College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Beacon College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in FL.
Does Beacon College have fire safety data?
Yes. Beacon College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Beacon College's Safety Profile
Beacon College in Leesburg, FL enrolls 527 students and has a safety score of 9.49 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2871 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 2 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Beacon College's 9.49 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Beacon 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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