Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Freeport, IL · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Highland Community 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 1,369-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #158
- Rank of 3,050
- #7
- IL rank
- 1,369
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Highland Community College reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #158 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #158
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 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
Highland Community College was unchanged from 0 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 changesHighland Community College is a Public institution located in Freeport, IL, enrolling approximately 1,369 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IL, it ranks #7 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,369 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 Highland Community College is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IL averaging 3.36 incidents per 1,000 students, Highland Community College reports 100% 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
#158
Top 500 nationally
State Rank (IL)
#7
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Highland Community College percentile rank 94.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #158 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Highland Community College reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $4,936
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $7,360
- Avg Net Price
- $5,713
- Median Debt
- $8,029
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 32%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $33,425
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $37,928
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 56%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyHighland Community College: on-campus incidents by year
Stable
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 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
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Highland Community 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
Highland Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
VT
Saint Michael's College
12.41 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
LIM College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT · 1,370 enrolled
Safety Score 12.41
LIM College
New York, NY · 1,371 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR · 1,371 enrolled
Safety Score 0.73
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA · 1,366 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FL · 1,365 enrolled
Safety Score 3.66
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Highland Community College nationally (rank #158), regardless of size or state.
Governors State University
University Park, IL
National Rank #157
Olney Central College
Olney, IL
National Rank #159
The Chicago School at Chicago
Chicago, IL
National Rank #156
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL
National Rank #160
Midwestern University-Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL
National Rank #155
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highland Community College safe?
Highland Community College has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #158 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at Highland Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Highland Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IL.
Does Highland Community 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 Highland Community College's Safety Profile
Highland Community College in Freeport, IL enrolls 1,369 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #158 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 remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.
What this means for you
Highland Community College'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 Highland Community 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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