Safety Score
0.85 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Chicago, IL · Clery Act 2023 · Public
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington 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 5,859-student campus.
- 0.85
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,521
- Rank of 3,050
- #59
- IL rank
- 5,859
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College reports 0.85 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,521 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 54% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.85
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,521
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 54%
- 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
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College increased from 0 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 changesCity Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is a Public institution located in Chicago, IL, enrolling approximately 5,859 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 5 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IL, it ranks #59 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 5,859 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 City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IL averaging 2.02 incidents per 1,000 students, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College reports 58% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. 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
#1521
See peer comparison
State Rank (IL)
#59
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
5
across 11 crime categories
Where City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 54% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College percentile rank 50.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1521 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College reports 58% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $4,590
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $15,150
- Avg Net Price
- $7,397
- Median Debt
- $5,750
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 36%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $29,483
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $36,531
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 31%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCity Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington 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).
IL
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
0.85 incidents / 1,000 students
MN
Concordia University-Saint Paul
0.85 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Gaston College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN · 5,854 enrolled
Safety Score 0.85
Gaston College
Dallas, NC · 5,871 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA · 5,842 enrolled
Safety Score 8.73
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau, WI · 5,838 enrolled
Safety Score 0.51
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ · 5,880 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College nationally (rank #1521), regardless of size or state.
Brooklyn Law School
Brooklyn, NY
National Rank #1520
Southeast New Mexico College
Carlsbad, NM
National Rank #1522
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
National Rank #1519
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
Nashville, TN
National Rank #1523
Uintah Basin Technical College
Roosevelt, UT
National Rank #1518
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College safe?
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College has a safety score of 0.85 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,521 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IL.
Does City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College's Safety Profile
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College in Chicago, IL enrolls 5,859 students and has a safety score of 0.85 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1521 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 5 in 2023.
What this means for you
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College's 0.85 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington 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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