Mckenzie, TN · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Bethel 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 2,974-student campus.

8.74
Incidents / 1k students
#2,843
Rank of 3,050
#74
TN rank
2,974
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Bethel University reports 8.74 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,843 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 95% of ranked campuses its size.

8.74
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,843
of 3,050 ranked nationally
95%
report fewer incidents than this campus
14
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

-3 reported incidents

Bethel University decreased from 17 to 14 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

Bethel University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Mckenzie, TN, enrolling approximately 2,974 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 39 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TN, it ranks #74 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,974 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 Bethel University is "Burglary" with 17 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TN averaging 1.81 incidents per 1,000 students, Bethel University reports 382% 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 18 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

8.74 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2843

See peer comparison

State Rank (TN)

#74

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

14

across 11 crime categories

Where Bethel University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

9 safer than 5% 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%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Below this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Bethel University percentile rank 6.8%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2843 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Bethel University reports 382% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$18,712
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,712
Avg Net Price
$12,595
Median Debt
$27,249
Pell Grant Recipients
32%
How does this cost rank in TN? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
60%
SAT Average
972
SAT Math Range
420–550
ACT Average
18
ACT Range
15–21

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
35%
Retention Rate
54%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$38,990
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,482
Loan Repayment (3yr)
54%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Bethel University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 75% (8 → 14 incidents)

5101520 202120222023 8 14 ▲ +75.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 050
Arson 000
Burglary 2105
Fondling 701
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 110
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 412
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

18 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
18 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 3 17
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 18
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 1 1
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 4
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 13
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 5 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 1 22
Liquor 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 10
Weapons 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

Bethel 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

Bethel University

8.74 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,843
Enrollment
2,974
Data year
2023

OH

Oberlin College

5.04 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,587
Enrollment
2,976
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

South Florida State College
Avon Park, FL · 2,976 enrolled
Safety Score 0.34
Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH · 2,976 enrolled
Safety Score 5.04
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, GA · 2,977 enrolled
Safety Score 2.69
The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN · 2,979 enrolled
Safety Score 1.01
Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA · 2,967 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Bethel University nationally (rank #2843), regardless of size or state.

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
National Rank #2842
Delaware State University
Dover, DE
National Rank #2844
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA
National Rank #2841
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
National Rank #2845
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
National Rank #2840

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethel University safe?
Bethel University has a safety score of 8.74 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,843 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Bethel University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Bethel University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TN.
Does Bethel University have fire safety data?
Yes. Bethel 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 Bethel University's Safety Profile

Bethel University in Mckenzie, TN enrolls 2,974 students and has a safety score of 8.74 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2843 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 17 in 2022 to 14 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

Bethel University's 8.74 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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