Safety Score
2.31 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Columbia, SC · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Benedict 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 1,731-student campus.
- 2.31
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,092
- Rank of 3,050
- #44
- SC rank
- 1,731
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Benedict College reports 2.31 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,092 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 2.31
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,092
- 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
Benedict College decreased from 6 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 changesBenedict College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Columbia, SC, enrolling approximately 1,731 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 10 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within SC, it ranks #44 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,731 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 Benedict College is "Burglary" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in SC averaging 1.39 incidents per 1,000 students, Benedict College reports 67% 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
#2092
See peer comparison
State Rank (SC)
#44
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
4
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Benedict College percentile rank 31.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2092 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Benedict College reports 67% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $17,440
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $17,440
- Avg Net Price
- $18,250
- Median Debt
- $32,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 62%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 96%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 23%
- Retention Rate
- 57%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $24,908
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $31,902
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 24%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyBenedict College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 18 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 16 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 2 | 0 |
Benedict 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).
SC
Benedict College
2.31 incidents / 1,000 students
AR
Arkansas State University-Newport
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
MO
William Woods University
1.16 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Arkansas State University-Newport
Newport, AR · 1,732 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
William Woods University
Fulton, MO · 1,729 enrolled
Safety Score 1.16
Avila University
Kansas City, MO · 1,733 enrolled
Safety Score 4.62
Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN · 1,727 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI · 1,735 enrolled
Safety Score 1.15
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Benedict College nationally (rank #2092), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benedict College safe?
Benedict College has a safety score of 2.31 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,092 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Benedict College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Benedict College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in SC.
Does Benedict College have fire safety data?
Yes. Benedict 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 Benedict College's Safety Profile
Benedict College in Columbia, SC enrolls 1,731 students and has a safety score of 2.31 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2092 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 6 in 2022 to 4 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
Benedict College's 2.31 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Benedict 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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