Safety Score
0.72 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Campbellsville, KY · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Campbellsville 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 12,451-student campus.
- 0.72
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,446
- Rank of 3,050
- #27
- KY rank
- 12,451
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Campbellsville University reports 0.72 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,446 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 57% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.72
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,446
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 57%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 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
Campbellsville University decreased from 9 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 changesCampbellsville University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Campbellsville, KY, enrolling approximately 12,451 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 21 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within KY, it ranks #27 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 12,451 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 Campbellsville University is "Burglary" with 15 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in KY averaging 0.93 incidents per 1,000 students, Campbellsville University reports 22% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 202 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 72 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
#1446
Above-average safety
State Rank (KY)
#27
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
5
across 11 crime categories
Where Campbellsville 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 57% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Campbellsville University percentile rank 52.6%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1446 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Campbellsville University reports 22% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $27,998
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $27,998
- Avg Net Price
- $19,341
- Median Debt
- $17,156
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 20%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 80%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 44%
- Retention Rate
- 65%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $34,639
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $41,583
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 64%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCampbellsville University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 29% (7 → 5 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 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 | 202 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
72 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 23 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 17 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 65 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
Campbellsville 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).
KY
Campbellsville University
0.72 incidents / 1,000 students
CO
Pikes Peak State College
1.05 incidents / 1,000 students
RI
Community College of Rhode Island
0.48 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO · 12,388 enrolled
Safety Score 1.05
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI · 12,518 enrolled
Safety Score 0.48
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI · 12,554 enrolled
Safety Score 0.16
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA · 12,345 enrolled
Safety Score 0.81
Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT · 12,567 enrolled
Safety Score 2.15
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Campbellsville University nationally (rank #1446), regardless of size or state.
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ
National Rank #1445
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
National Rank #1447
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA
National Rank #1444
Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross, GA
National Rank #1448
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN
National Rank #1443
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Campbellsville University safe?
Campbellsville University has a safety score of 0.72 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,446 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Campbellsville University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Campbellsville University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in KY.
Does Campbellsville University have fire safety data?
Yes. Campbellsville University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 202 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Campbellsville University's Safety Profile
Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, KY enrolls 12,451 students and has a safety score of 0.72 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1446 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 9 in 2022 to 5 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 202 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Campbellsville University's 0.72 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Campbellsville 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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