Safety Score
3.94 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Bluefield, WV · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Bluefield State 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 1,270-student campus.
- 3.94
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,446
- Rank of 3,050
- #25
- WV rank
- 1,270
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Bluefield State University reports 3.94 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,446 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 3.94
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,446
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 3
- 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
Bluefield State University decreased from 6 to 3 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 changesBluefield State University is a Public institution located in Bluefield, WV, enrolling approximately 1,270 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 10 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WV, it ranks #25 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,270 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 Bluefield State University is "Rape" with 6 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WV averaging 3.46 incidents per 1,000 students, Bluefield State University reports 14% 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
#2446
See peer comparison
State Rank (WV)
#25
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Bluefield State University percentile rank 19.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2446 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Bluefield State University reports 14% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $10,648
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $18,376
- Avg Net Price
- $13,684
- Median Debt
- $18,250
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 44%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 97%
- SAT Average
- 989
- SAT Math Range
- 430–540
- ACT Average
- 20
- ACT Range
- 17–22
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 36%
- Retention Rate
- 55%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $35,030
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $38,217
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 57%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyBluefield State University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 200% (1 → 3 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 1 | 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 | 0 | 4 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 18 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 6 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
Bluefield State 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).
WV
Bluefield State University
3.94 incidents / 1,000 students
AR
East Arkansas Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
MI
Alma College
14.14 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City, AR · 1,273 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Alma College
Alma, MI · 1,273 enrolled
Safety Score 14.14
Ross College-Sylvania
Sylvania, OH · 1,273 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Coker University
Hartsville, SC · 1,263 enrolled
Safety Score 3.17
West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WV · 1,263 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Bluefield State University nationally (rank #2446), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bluefield State University safe?
Bluefield State University has a safety score of 3.94 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,446 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Bluefield State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Bluefield State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WV.
Does Bluefield State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Bluefield State 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 Bluefield State University's Safety Profile
Bluefield State University in Bluefield, WV enrolls 1,270 students and has a safety score of 3.94 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2446 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 6 in 2022 to 3 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
Bluefield State University's 3.94 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Bluefield State 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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