Charleston, IL · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Eastern Illinois 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 8,804-student campus.

5.68
Incidents / 1k students
#2,651
Rank of 3,050
#104
IL rank
8,804
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Eastern Illinois University reports 5.68 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,651 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 89% of ranked campuses its size.

5.68
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,651
of 3,050 ranked nationally
89%
report fewer incidents than this campus
31
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

+18 reported incidents

Eastern Illinois University increased from 13 to 31 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

Eastern Illinois University is a Public institution located in Charleston, IL, enrolling approximately 8,804 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 52 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IL, it ranks #104 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 8,804 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 Eastern Illinois University is "Rape" with 16 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IL averaging 2.30 incidents per 1,000 students, Eastern Illinois University reports 147% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 11 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

5.68 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2651

See peer comparison

State Rank (IL)

#104

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

31

across 11 crime categories

Where Eastern Illinois University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

6 safer than 11% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Eastern Illinois University percentile rank 13.1%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2651 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Eastern Illinois University reports 147% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$13,679
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,217
Avg Net Price
$12,786
Median Debt
$21,500
Pell Grant Recipients
29%
How does this cost rank in IL? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
65%
SAT Average
1000
SAT Math Range
420–530
ACT Average
20

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
46%
Retention Rate
72%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$42,694
Median Earnings (10yr)
$51,989
Loan Repayment (3yr)
68%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Eastern Illinois University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 288% (8 → 31 incidents)

010203040 202120222023 8 31 ▲ +287.5%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 310
Arson 000
Burglary 333
Fondling 531
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 1003
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 961
Robbery 100
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 11 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 42
Liquor 2023 0 36
Weapons 2023 0 1
Drugs 2022 2 70
Liquor 2022 0 31
Weapons 2022 0 1
Drugs 2021 0 49
Liquor 2021 0 35
Weapons 2021 1 2

Eastern Illinois 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

IL

Eastern Illinois University

5.68 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,651
Enrollment
8,804
Data year
2023

NJ

Stockton University

5.69 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,653
Enrollment
8,788
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA · 8,796 enrolled
Safety Score 4.21
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ · 8,788 enrolled
Safety Score 5.69
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT · 8,820 enrolled
Safety Score 1.59
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
Saint Cloud, MN · 8,823 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Beth Medrash Govoha
Lakewood, NJ · 8,824 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Eastern Illinois University nationally (rank #2651), regardless of size or state.

Neumont College of Computer Science
Salt Lake City, UT
National Rank #2650
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA
National Rank #2652
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
National Rank #2649
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ
National Rank #2653
Pierce College District
Lakewood, WA
National Rank #2648

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eastern Illinois University safe?
Eastern Illinois University has a safety score of 5.68 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,651 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Eastern Illinois University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Eastern Illinois University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IL.
Does Eastern Illinois University have fire safety data?
Yes. Eastern Illinois University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 11 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Eastern Illinois University's Safety Profile

Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL enrolls 8,804 students and has a safety score of 5.68 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2651 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 increased from 13 in 2022 to 31 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 11 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Eastern Illinois University's 5.68 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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