Safety Score
26.83 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Bethany, WV · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Bethany 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 671-student campus.
- 26.83
- Incidents / 1k students
- #3,028
- Rank of 3,050
- #29
- WV rank
- 671
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Bethany College reports 26.83 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #3,028 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 26.83
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #3,028
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 13
- 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
Bethany College decreased from 22 to 13 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 changesBethany College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Bethany, WV, enrolling approximately 671 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 56 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WV, it ranks #29 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 671 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 Bethany College is "Burglary" with 38 cumulative incidents across the reporting window.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 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.
Bethany College's safety score of 26.83 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 0.7% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is higher than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. As our methodology explains, a higher reported rate can reflect a more active reporting culture rather than a more dangerous campus, and does not by itself indicate the actual likelihood of experiencing a crime.
National Rank
#3028
See peer comparison
State Rank (WV)
#29
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
13
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Bethany College percentile rank 0.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #3028 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Peer comparison not available.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $36,765
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $36,765
- Avg Net Price
- $18,605
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 51%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 59%
- ACT Average
- 22
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 47%
- Retention Rate
- 54%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $37,124
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $44,512
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 75%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyBethany College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 38% (21 → 13 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Burglary | 8 | 17 | 13 |
| Fondling | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 25 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 22 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 8 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 7 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 10 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 4 |
Bethany 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).
WV
Bethany College
26.83 incidents / 1,000 students
GA
LaGrange College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
MT
Miles Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
LaGrange College
Lagrange, GA · 671 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Miles Community College
Miles City, MT · 670 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH · 670 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Studio Academy of Beauty
Chandler, AZ · 668 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Atlantis University
Miami, FL · 668 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Bethany College nationally (rank #3028), regardless of size or state.
Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA
National Rank #3027
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
National Rank #3029
Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL
National Rank #3026
Roger Williams University School of Law
Bristol, RI
National Rank #3030
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
National Rank #3025
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bethany College safe?
Bethany College has a safety score of 26.83 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #3,028 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Bethany College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Bethany College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WV.
Does Bethany College have fire safety data?
Yes. Bethany College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Bethany College's Safety Profile
Bethany College in Bethany, WV enrolls 671 students and has a safety score of 26.83 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #3028 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 decreased from 22 in 2022 to 13 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Bethany College's 26.83 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Bethany 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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