Belmont, NC · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Belmont Abbey 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 1,650-student campus.

4.24
Incidents / 1k students
#2,496
Rank of 3,050
#82
NC rank
1,650
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Belmont Abbey College reports 4.24 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,496 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

4.24
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,496
of 3,050 ranked nationally
6
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

No change

Belmont Abbey College was unchanged from 6 to 6 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

Belmont Abbey College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Belmont, NC, enrolling approximately 1,650 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 21 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NC, it ranks #82 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,650 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 Belmont Abbey College is "Fondling" with 7 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NC averaging 1.82 incidents per 1,000 students, Belmont Abbey College reports 134% 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.

Safety Score

4.24 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2496

See peer comparison

State Rank (NC)

#82

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

6

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Belmont Abbey College percentile rank 18.2%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2496 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Belmont Abbey College reports 134% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$19,500
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,500
Avg Net Price
$24,639
Median Debt
$26,000
Pell Grant Recipients
24%
How does this cost rank in NC? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Average
1099
SAT Math Range
470–590
ACT Average
22
ACT Range
18–26

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
47%
Retention Rate
70%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$43,816
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,937
Loan Repayment (3yr)
53%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Belmont Abbey College: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 33% (9 → 6 incidents)

5678910 202120222023 9 6 ▼ -33.3%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 100
Arson 000
Burglary 023
Fondling 403
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 031
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 112
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 2 19
Liquor 2023 2 85
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 12
Liquor 2022 0 102
Weapons 2022 0 2
Drugs 2021 3 6
Liquor 2021 0 112
Weapons 2021 1 2

Belmont Abbey 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).

Selected

NC

Belmont Abbey College

4.24 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,496
Enrollment
1,650
Data year
2023

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Safety Score 0.00
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Safety Score 7.26
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Safety Score 0.00
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Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Belmont Abbey College nationally (rank #2496), regardless of size or state.

Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX
National Rank #2495
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ
National Rank #2497
Charleston Southern University
North Charleston, SC
National Rank #2494
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA
National Rank #2498
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI
National Rank #2493

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belmont Abbey College safe?
Belmont Abbey College has a safety score of 4.24 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,496 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Belmont Abbey College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Belmont Abbey College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NC.
Does Belmont Abbey College have fire safety data?
Yes. Belmont Abbey 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 Belmont Abbey College's Safety Profile

Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, NC enrolls 1,650 students and has a safety score of 4.24 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2496 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 6 from 2022 to 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

Belmont Abbey College's 4.24 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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