Safety Score
10.56 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Clinton, SC · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Presbyterian 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 1,136-student campus.
- 10.56
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,905
- Rank of 3,050
- #57
- SC rank
- 1,136
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Presbyterian College reports 10.56 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,905 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 10.56
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,905
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 10
- 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
Presbyterian College decreased from 14 to 10 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 changesPresbyterian College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Clinton, SC, enrolling approximately 1,136 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 32 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within SC, it ranks #57 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,136 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 Presbyterian College is "Burglary" with 17 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in SC averaging 2.46 incidents per 1,000 students, Presbyterian College reports 329% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. 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.
Presbyterian College's safety score of 10.56 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 4.8% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is higher than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. As our methodology explains, a higher reported rate can reflect a more active reporting culture rather than a more dangerous campus, and does not by itself indicate the actual likelihood of experiencing a crime.
National Rank
#2905
See peer comparison
State Rank (SC)
#57
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
10
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Presbyterian College percentile rank 4.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2905 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Presbyterian College reports 329% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $44,910
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $44,910
- Avg Net Price
- $20,528
- Median Debt
- $26,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 33%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 68%
- SAT Average
- 1118
- SAT Math Range
- 480–580
- ACT Average
- 23
- ACT Range
- 21–26
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 56%
- Retention Rate
- 80%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $44,387
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $60,194
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 79%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyPresbyterian College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 25% (8 → 10 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 10 | 4 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 28 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 3 | 17 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 14 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 9 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 15 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Presbyterian 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).
SC
Presbyterian College
10.56 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Austin College
5.28 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
National Holistic Institute
0.88 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Austin College
Sherman, TX · 1,136 enrolled
Safety Score 5.28
National Holistic Institute
Emeryville, CA · 1,134 enrolled
Safety Score 0.88
Walsh College
Troy, MI · 1,134 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Southwestern College
Winfield, KS · 1,139 enrolled
Safety Score 5.27
Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell, SD · 1,132 enrolled
Safety Score 0.88
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Presbyterian College nationally (rank #2905), regardless of size or state.
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Cincinnati, OH
National Rank #2904
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
National Rank #2906
Miles College
Fairfield, AL
National Rank #2903
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
National Rank #2907
Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA
National Rank #2902
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Presbyterian College safe?
Presbyterian College has a safety score of 10.56 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,905 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Presbyterian College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Presbyterian College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in SC.
Does Presbyterian College have fire safety data?
Yes. Presbyterian College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Presbyterian College's Safety Profile
Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC enrolls 1,136 students and has a safety score of 10.56 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2905 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 decreased from 14 in 2022 to 10 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Presbyterian College's 10.56 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Presbyterian College 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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