Safety Score
5.90 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Bluffton, OH · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Bluffton 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 678-student campus.
- 5.90
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,677
- Rank of 3,050
- #95
- OH rank
- 678
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Bluffton University reports 5.90 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,677 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 5.90
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,677
- 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
Bluffton University was unchanged from 4 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 changesBluffton University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Bluffton, OH, enrolling approximately 678 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 16 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OH, it ranks #95 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 678 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 Bluffton University is "Rape" with 10 cumulative incidents across the reporting window.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 68 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
#2677
See peer comparison
State Rank (OH)
#95
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
4
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Bluffton University percentile rank 12.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2677 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
- $37,362
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $37,362
- Avg Net Price
- $19,943
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 45%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 67%
- SAT Average
- 976
- SAT Math Range
- 430–580
- ACT Range
- 16–22
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 51%
- Retention Rate
- 60%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $41,940
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $49,547
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 78%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyBluffton University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 50% (8 → 4 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 4 | 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 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 8 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 19 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 20 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 21 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Bluffton 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).
OH
Bluffton University
5.90 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Pacific College of Health and Science
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
MT
University of Providence
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
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Pacific College of Health and Science
New York, NY · 678 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Providence
Great Falls, MT · 677 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Allen University
Columbia, SC · 677 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary
Spring Valley, NY · 679 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Chamberlain University-California
Rancho Cordova, CA · 676 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Bluffton University nationally (rank #2677), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bluffton University safe?
Bluffton University has a safety score of 5.90 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,677 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Bluffton University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Bluffton University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OH.
Does Bluffton University have fire safety data?
Yes. Bluffton University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 68 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Bluffton University's Safety Profile
Bluffton University in Bluffton, OH enrolls 678 students and has a safety score of 5.90 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2677 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 remained at 4 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 68 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Bluffton University's 5.90 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Bluffton 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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