Normal, IL · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Illinois 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 20,989-student campus.

1.38
Incidents / 1k students
#1,758
Rank of 3,050
#71
IL rank
20,989
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Illinois State University reports 1.38 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,758 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 54% of ranked campuses its size.

1.38
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,758
of 3,050 ranked nationally
54%
report fewer incidents than this campus
15
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

-9 reported incidents

Illinois State University decreased from 24 to 15 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

Illinois State University is a Public institution located in Normal, IL, enrolling approximately 20,989 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 58 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IL, it ranks #71 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 20,989 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 Illinois State University is "Rape" with 29 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IL averaging 2.16 incidents per 1,000 students, Illinois State University reports 36% 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.

Safety Score

1.38 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1758

See peer comparison

State Rank (IL)

#71

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

15

across 11 crime categories

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

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

1 safer than 46% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Illinois State University percentile rank 42.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1758 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Illinois State University reports 36% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$16,144
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,210
Avg Net Price
$19,398
Median Debt
$20,482
Pell Grant Recipients
32%
How does this cost rank in IL? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
88%
SAT Average
1113
SAT Math Range
490–590
ACT Average
24
ACT Range
21–27

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
81%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$50,599
Median Earnings (10yr)
$62,117
Loan Repayment (3yr)
81%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 20,989 enrolled students, Illinois State University is in the largest 4% 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

Illinois State University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 21% (19 → 15 incidents)

10152025 202120222023 19 15 ▼ -21.1%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 031
Arson 002
Burglary 207
Fondling 165
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 110
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 11144
Robbery 000
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 0 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 10 186
Liquor 2023 7 458
Weapons 2023 0 5
Drugs 2022 9 76
Liquor 2022 13 398
Weapons 2022 3 2
Drugs 2021 9 75
Liquor 2021 11 343
Weapons 2021 2 2

Illinois 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).

Selected

IL

Illinois State University

1.38 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,758
Enrollment
20,989
Data year
2023

CA

Cerritos College

0.14 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,009
Enrollment
21,046
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA · 21,046 enrolled
Safety Score 0.14
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO · 21,096 enrolled
Safety Score 0.05
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale-Davie, FL · 20,877 enrolled
Safety Score 1.10
Baylor University
Waco, TX · 20,824 enrolled
Safety Score 4.51
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · 21,160 enrolled
Safety Score 5.01

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Illinois State University nationally (rank #1758), regardless of size or state.

Northwest Kansas Technical College
Goodland, KS
National Rank #1757
UEI College-Riverside
Riverside, CA
National Rank #1759
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
Chicago, IL
National Rank #1756
Five Towns College
Dix Hills, NY
National Rank #1760
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
National Rank #1755

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Illinois State University safe?
Illinois State University has a safety score of 1.38 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,758 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Illinois State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Illinois State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IL.
Does Illinois State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Illinois 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 Illinois State University's Safety Profile

Illinois State University in Normal, IL enrolls 20,989 students and has a safety score of 1.38 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1758 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 24 in 2022 to 15 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

Illinois State University's 1.38 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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