El Dorado, KS · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Butler Community 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 6,552-student campus.

0.31
Incidents / 1k students
#1,161
Rank of 3,050
#12
KS rank
6,552
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Butler Community College reports 0.31 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,161 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 71% of ranked campuses its size.

0.31
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,161
of 3,050 ranked nationally
71%
safer than ranked campuses its size
1
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

-1 reported incidents

Butler Community College decreased from 2 to 1 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

Butler Community College is a Public institution located in El Dorado, KS, enrolling approximately 6,552 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 5 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within KS, it ranks #12 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 6,552 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Butler Community College is "Burglary" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in KS averaging 2.84 incidents per 1,000 students, Butler Community College reports 89% 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 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.

Safety Score

0.31 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1161

Above-average safety

State Rank (KS)

#12

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

1

across 11 crime categories

Where Butler Community College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

0 Safer than most safer than 71% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). This entry sits in this band. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Above this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. 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

Butler Community College percentile rank 61.9%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1161 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Butler Community College reports 89% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$3,541
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,271
Avg Net Price
$15,724
Median Debt
$10,500
Pell Grant Recipients
33%
How does this cost rank in KS? →

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$35,102
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,206
Loan Repayment (3yr)
59%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Butler Community College: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 50% (2 → 1 incidents)

0.511.522.5 202120222023 2 1 ▼ -50.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 021
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 101
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

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 3
Liquor 2023 0 5
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 1 5
Liquor 2022 1 1
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 3
Liquor 2021 1 1
Weapons 2021 0 0

Butler Community 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).

Selected

KS

Butler Community College

0.31 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,161
Enrollment
6,552
Data year
2023

TX

Navarro College

0.92 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,552
Enrollment
6,549
Data year
2023

CA

Berkeley City College

0.15 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,019
Enrollment
6,547
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Navarro College
Corsicana, TX · 6,549 enrolled
Safety Score 0.92
Berkeley City College
Berkeley, CA · 6,547 enrolled
Safety Score 0.15
Rowan College at Burlington County
Mount Laurel, NJ · 6,547 enrolled
Safety Score 0.31
Albany State University
Albany, GA · 6,544 enrolled
Safety Score 6.11
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX · 6,562 enrolled
Safety Score 6.71

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Butler Community College nationally (rank #1161), regardless of size or state.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ
National Rank #1160
Rowan College at Burlington County
Mount Laurel, NJ
National Rank #1162
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
National Rank #1159
Westcliff University
Irvine, CA
National Rank #1163
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN
National Rank #1158

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butler Community College safe?
Butler Community College has a safety score of 0.31 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,161 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Butler Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Butler Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in KS.
Does Butler Community College have fire safety data?
Yes. Butler Community College 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 Butler Community College's Safety Profile

Butler Community College in El Dorado, KS enrolls 6,552 students and has a safety score of 0.31 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1161 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 2 in 2022 to 1 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

Butler Community College's 0.31 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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