Buies Creek, NC · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Campbell 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 5,115-student campus.

1.17
Incidents / 1k students
#1,688
Rank of 3,050
#64
NC rank
5,115
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Campbell University reports 1.17 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,688 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 52% of ranked campuses its size.

1.17
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,688
of 3,050 ranked nationally
52%
report fewer incidents than this campus
5
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

Campbell University decreased from 6 to 5 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

Campbell University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Buies Creek, NC, enrolling approximately 5,115 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 15 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NC, it ranks #64 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 5,115 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 Campbell University is "Burglary" with 9 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NC averaging 2.62 incidents per 1,000 students, Campbell University reports 55% 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

1.17 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1688

See peer comparison

State Rank (NC)

#64

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

5

across 11 crime categories

Where Campbell University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

1 safer than 48% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Campbell University percentile rank 44.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1688 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Campbell University reports 55% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$41,600
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,600
Avg Net Price
$24,516
Median Debt
$22,500
Pell Grant Recipients
38%
How does this cost rank in NC? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
87%
ACT Average
22

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
58%
Retention Rate
76%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$45,511
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,886
Loan Repayment (3yr)
68%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Campbell University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 25% (4 → 5 incidents)

34567 202120222023 4 5 ▲ +25.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 243
Fondling 200
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 120
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 001
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 6
Liquor 2023 0 17
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 1 2
Liquor 2022 6 18
Weapons 2022 1 0
Drugs 2021 1 3
Liquor 2021 20 15
Weapons 2021 1 1

Campbell 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

NC

Campbell University

1.17 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,688
Enrollment
5,115
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN · 5,115 enrolled
Safety Score 0.39
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA · 5,114 enrolled
Safety Score 1.56
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX · 5,114 enrolled
Safety Score 2.15
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD · 5,108 enrolled
Safety Score 0.20
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD · 5,107 enrolled
Safety Score 8.81

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Campbell University nationally (rank #1688), regardless of size or state.

Dominican University
River Forest, IL
National Rank #1687
Trinity International University-Illinois
Deerfield, IL
National Rank #1689
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
National Rank #1686
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
National Rank #1690
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
National Rank #1685

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Campbell University safe?
Campbell University has a safety score of 1.17 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,688 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Campbell University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Campbell University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NC.
Does Campbell University have fire safety data?
Yes. Campbell 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 Campbell University's Safety Profile

Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC enrolls 5,115 students and has a safety score of 1.17 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1688 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 6 in 2022 to 5 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

Campbell University's 1.17 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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