Glen Ellyn, IL · Clery Act 2023 · Public

College of DuPage

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 23,216-student campus.

0.26
Incidents / 1k students
#1,117
Rank of 3,050
#45
IL rank
23,216
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

College of DuPage reports 0.26 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,117 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 73% of ranked campuses its size.

0.26
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,117
of 3,050 ranked nationally
73%
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

College of DuPage increased from 0 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

College of DuPage is a Public institution located in Glen Ellyn, IL, enrolling approximately 23,216 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 1 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IL, it ranks #45 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 23,216 enrolled students, this campus sits in the large research university bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at College of DuPage is "Burglary" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IL averaging 3.40 incidents per 1,000 students, College of DuPage reports 92% 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 45 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

0.26 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1117

Above-average safety

State Rank (IL)

#45

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

1

across 11 crime categories

Where College of DuPage 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 73% 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

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

College of DuPage percentile rank 63.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1117 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

College of DuPage reports 92% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$4,560
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,750
Avg Net Price
$7,401
Median Debt
$10,410
Pell Grant Recipients
20%
How does this cost rank in IL? →

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$38,925
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,909
Loan Repayment (3yr)
66%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 23,216 enrolled students, College of DuPage is in the largest 3% of the 5,673 institutions in this dataset with a reported enrollment. The safety score above already normalizes reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students, so compare it with similarly sized campuses instead of treating a higher raw count as evidence that a campus is less safe. Use the annual crime table to see what was reported, then use the peer comparison to judge the rate against schools of a similar scale. A lower reported rate is not a guarantee of individual safety or a measure of reporting quality.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

College of DuPage: on-campus incidents by year

Rising

-0.500.511.5 202120222023 0 1 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 100
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

45 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
45 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 2 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 1 1
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 1

College of DuPage 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

IL

College of DuPage

0.26 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,117
Enrollment
23,216
Data year
2023

CA

Santa Monica College

0.39 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,236
Enrollment
23,164
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL · 23,203 enrolled
Safety Score 6.25
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA · 23,164 enrolled
Safety Score 0.39
St Petersburg College
Largo, FL · 23,350 enrolled
Safety Score 0.17
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO · 23,409 enrolled
Safety Score 9.01
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO · 23,418 enrolled
Safety Score 1.20

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest College of DuPage nationally (rank #1117), regardless of size or state.

South Suburban College
South Holland, IL
National Rank #1116
Crowder College
Neosho, MO
National Rank #1118
Connecticut State Community College
Hartford, CT
National Rank #1115
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA
National Rank #1119
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
National Rank #1114

Frequently Asked Questions

Is College of DuPage safe?
College of DuPage has a safety score of 0.26 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,117 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at College of DuPage?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does College of DuPage compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IL.
Does College of DuPage 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 College of DuPage's Safety Profile

College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL enrolls 23,216 students and has a safety score of 0.26 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1117 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 1 in 2023.

What this means for you

College of DuPage's 0.26 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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