Nashville, TN · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Belmont 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 8,862-student campus.

3.72
Incidents / 1k students
#2,411
Rank of 3,050
#64
TN rank
8,862
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Belmont University reports 3.72 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,411 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 80% of ranked campuses its size.

3.72
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,411
of 3,050 ranked nationally
80%
report fewer incidents than this campus
19
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

+14 reported incidents

Belmont University increased from 5 to 19 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 University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Nashville, TN, enrolling approximately 8,862 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 36 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TN, it ranks #64 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 8,862 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Belmont University is "Burglary" with 15 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TN averaging 1.51 incidents per 1,000 students, Belmont University reports 146% 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

3.72 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2411

See peer comparison

State Rank (TN)

#64

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

19

across 11 crime categories

Where Belmont University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

4 safer than 20% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Belmont University percentile rank 21.0%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2411 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Belmont University reports 146% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$42,540
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,540
Avg Net Price
$33,147
Median Debt
$20,500
Pell Grant Recipients
21%
How does this cost rank in TN? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
95%
SAT Average
1280
SAT Math Range
560–660
ACT Average
27
ACT Range
24–30

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
71%
Retention Rate
87%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$42,770
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,930
Loan Repayment (3yr)
82%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Belmont University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 58% (12 → 19 incidents)

0510152025 202120222023 12 19 ▲ +58.3%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 001
Arson 000
Burglary 1122
Fondling 212
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 110
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 517
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 0 19
Liquor 2023 0 169
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 22
Liquor 2022 0 140
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 1 17
Liquor 2021 0 122
Weapons 2021 0 0

Belmont 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

TN

Belmont University

3.72 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,411
Enrollment
8,862
Data year
2023

TX

South Plains College

0.68 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,420
Enrollment
8,866
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

South Plains College
Levelland, TX · 8,866 enrolled
Safety Score 0.68
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA · 8,868 enrolled
Safety Score 0.34
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN · 8,874 enrolled
Safety Score 2.03
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · 8,847 enrolled
Safety Score 3.16
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ · 8,842 enrolled
Safety Score 1.36

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Belmont University nationally (rank #2411), regardless of size or state.

University of Southern Maine
Gorham, ME
National Rank #2410
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA
National Rank #2412
Walsh University
North Canton, OH
National Rank #2409
Culver-Stockton College
Canton, MO
National Rank #2413
University of Mississippi
University, MS
National Rank #2408

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belmont University safe?
Belmont University has a safety score of 3.72 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,411 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Belmont University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Belmont University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TN.
Does Belmont University have fire safety data?
Yes. Belmont 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 Belmont University's Safety Profile

Belmont University in Nashville, TN enrolls 8,862 students and has a safety score of 3.72 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2411 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 5 in 2022 to 19 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

Belmont University's 3.72 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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