Jackson, MS · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Belhaven University

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 3,616-student campus.

0.83
Incidents / 1k students
#1,512
Rank of 3,050
#16
MS rank
3,616
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Belhaven University reports 0.83 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,512 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 54% of ranked campuses its size.

0.83
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,512
of 3,050 ranked nationally
54%
safer than ranked campuses its size
2
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

-1 reported incidents

Belhaven University decreased from 3 to 2 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 changes

Belhaven University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Jackson, MS, enrolling approximately 3,616 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 5 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MS, it ranks #16 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,616 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 Belhaven University is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 4 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MS averaging 1.82 incidents per 1,000 students, Belhaven University reports 54% fewer 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.

Safety Score

0.83 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1512

See peer comparison

State Rank (MS)

#16

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

2

across 11 crime categories

Where Belhaven University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

1 safer than 54% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). This entry sits in this band. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Above this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Belhaven University percentile rank 50.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1512 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Belhaven University reports 54% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$30,250
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,250
Avg Net Price
$15,676
Median Debt
$26,333
Pell Grant Recipients
49%
How does this cost rank in MS? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
50%
SAT Average
1124
SAT Math Range
520–630
ACT Average
22
ACT Range
19–24

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
50%
Retention Rate
68%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$38,987
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,440
Loan Repayment (3yr)
57%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Belhaven University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising

-101234 202120222023 0 2 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 220
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 010
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

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
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 3 12
Liquor 2023 0 12
Weapons 2023 1 0
Drugs 2022 0 2
Liquor 2022 0 11
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

Belhaven University 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).

Selected

MS

Belhaven University

0.83 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,512
Enrollment
3,616
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC · 3,617 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
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Eunice, LA · 3,623 enrolled
Safety Score 0.28
Siena College
Loudonville, NY · 3,623 enrolled
Safety Score 4.69
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA · 3,625 enrolled
Safety Score 3.03
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY · 3,603 enrolled
Safety Score 1.11

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Belhaven University nationally (rank #1512), regardless of size or state.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
National Rank #1511
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge, LA
National Rank #1513
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Alexandria, LA
National Rank #1510
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK
National Rank #1514
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Flushing, NY
National Rank #1509

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belhaven University safe?
Belhaven University has a safety score of 0.83 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,512 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Belhaven University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Belhaven University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MS.
Does Belhaven University have fire safety data?
Yes. Belhaven University 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 Belhaven University's Safety Profile

Belhaven University in Jackson, MS enrolls 3,616 students and has a safety score of 0.83 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1512 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 3 in 2022 to 2 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

Belhaven University's 0.83 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

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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