Safety Score
5.68 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
IL Public 4-year Clery Act 2026 data
Eastern Illinois University — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
CHARLESTON, IL · 8,804 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 52 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 5.68 per 1,000 students · national rank #2651.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 8,804 enrolled
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. With a safety score of 5.68 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #2651 nationally and #104 within IL.
Eastern Illinois University reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 52 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 5.68 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #2651 and #104 within IL out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. 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. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 8 in 2021 to 31 in 2023. 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 16 reporting years 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 scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.
National Rank
#2651
See peer comparison
State Rank (IL)
#104
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
31
across 11 crime categories
Safety Percentile
Eastern Illinois University percentile rank 53.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2651 out of approximately 5,673 institutions 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%
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)
- 476700%
Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only| Crime Type | 2023 (On-Campus) | 2022 (On-Campus) | 2021 (On-Campus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| aggravated_assault | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| burglary | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| fondling | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| motor_vehicle_theft | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| negligent_manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| rape | 9 | 6 | 1 |
| 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
Fire Safety
| Year | Total Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year recordsLiquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.
IL
Eastern Illinois University
5.68% top marginal rate
WA
Central Washington University
4.21% top marginal rate
NJ
Stockton University
5.69% top marginal rate
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
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 #2651 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Eastern Illinois University?
Eastern Illinois University reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Eastern Illinois University?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Eastern Illinois University compare to similar schools?
Eastern Illinois University is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within IL. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
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. No 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.
Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents increased from 13 in 2022 to 31 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
Campus Safety Guides
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