Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
University Park, IL · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Governors State 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 4,337-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #157
- Rank of 3,050
- #6
- IL rank
- 4,337
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Governors State University reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #157 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 82% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #157
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 82%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 0
- 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
Governors State University decreased from 4 to 0 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 changesGovernors State University is a Public institution located in University Park, IL, enrolling approximately 4,337 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 5 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IL, it ranks #6 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 4,337 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 Governors State University is "Aggravated Assault" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IL averaging 2.17 incidents per 1,000 students, Governors State University reports 100% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 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.
National Rank
#157
Top 500 nationally
State Rank (IL)
#6
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where Governors State University 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 82% 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
Governors State University percentile rank 94.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #157 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Governors State University reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $12,004
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $12,004
- Avg Net Price
- $12,329
- Median Debt
- $18,618
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 54%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 48%
- ACT Average
- 19
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 21%
- Retention Rate
- 56%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $45,435
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $58,169
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 52%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyGovernors State University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 100% (1 → 0 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 2 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 32 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 52 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 13 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 22 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 8 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 2 | 1 |
Governors State 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).
IL
Governors State University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
VA
Shenandoah University
1.15 incidents / 1,000 students
RI
Roger Williams University
3.68 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA · 4,343 enrolled
Safety Score 1.15
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI · 4,344 enrolled
Safety Score 3.68
Anderson University
Anderson, SC · 4,325 enrolled
Safety Score 2.08
University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME · 4,323 enrolled
Safety Score 0.46
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · 4,351 enrolled
Safety Score 3.45
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Governors State University nationally (rank #157), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Governors State University safe?
Governors State University has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #157 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at Governors State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Governors State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IL.
Does Governors State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Governors State 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 Governors State University's Safety Profile
Governors State University in University Park, IL enrolls 4,337 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #157 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 4 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Governors State University's 0.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Governors State University 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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