Safety Score
4.77 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Daytona Beach, FL · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Bethune-Cookman 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 2,515-student campus.
- 4.77
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,554
- Rank of 3,050
- #120
- FL rank
- 2,515
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Bethune-Cookman University reports 4.77 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,554 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 85% of ranked campuses its size.
- 4.77
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,554
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 85%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 9
- 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
Bethune-Cookman University increased from 6 to 9 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 changesBethune-Cookman University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Daytona Beach, FL, enrolling approximately 2,515 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 24 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within FL, it ranks #120 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,515 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 Bethune-Cookman University is "Burglary" with 11 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in FL averaging 5.43 incidents per 1,000 students, Bethune-Cookman University reports 12% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 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
#2554
See peer comparison
State Rank (FL)
#120
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
9
across 11 crime categories
Where Bethune-Cookman University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
5 safer than 15% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Bethune-Cookman University percentile rank 16.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2554 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Bethune-Cookman University reports 12% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $14,794
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $14,794
- Avg Net Price
- $12,030
- Median Debt
- $31,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 78%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 88%
- SAT Average
- 880
- SAT Math Range
- 400–480
- ACT Average
- 17
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 29%
- Retention Rate
- 62%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $28,282
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $38,518
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 32%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyBethune-Cookman University: on-campus incidents by year
Stable 0% (9 → 9 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 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
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 18 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 3 | 3 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 24 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Bethune-Cookman 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).
FL
Bethune-Cookman University
4.77 incidents / 1,000 students
MN
University of Minnesota-Crookston
0.40 incidents / 1,000 students
MS
East Central Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN · 2,518 enrolled
Safety Score 0.40
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS · 2,523 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Furman University
Greenville, SC · 2,505 enrolled
Safety Score 11.58
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC · 2,527 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX · 2,501 enrolled
Safety Score 15.19
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Bethune-Cookman University nationally (rank #2554), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bethune-Cookman University safe?
Bethune-Cookman University has a safety score of 4.77 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,554 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Bethune-Cookman University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Bethune-Cookman University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in FL.
Does Bethune-Cookman University have fire safety data?
Yes. Bethune-Cookman 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 Bethune-Cookman University's Safety Profile
Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, FL enrolls 2,515 students and has a safety score of 4.77 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2554 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 6 in 2022 to 9 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
Bethune-Cookman University's 4.77 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Bethune-Cookman University 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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