Bloomington, IL · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Illinois Wesleyan 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 1,576-student campus.

3.17
Incidents / 1k students
#2,305
Rank of 3,050
#86
IL rank
1,576
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Illinois Wesleyan University reports 3.17 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,305 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

3.17
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,305
of 3,050 ranked nationally
5
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

+1 reported incidents

Illinois Wesleyan University increased from 4 to 5 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 Wesleyan University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Bloomington, IL, enrolling approximately 1,576 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 16 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IL, it ranks #86 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,576 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 Illinois Wesleyan University is "Fondling" with 7 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IL averaging 0.38 incidents per 1,000 students, Illinois Wesleyan University reports 732% more 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

3.17 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2305

See peer comparison

State Rank (IL)

#86

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

5

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Illinois Wesleyan University percentile rank 24.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2305 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Illinois Wesleyan University reports 732% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$57,704
Out-of-State Tuition
$57,704
Avg Net Price
$28,199
Median Debt
$27,000
Pell Grant Recipients
26%
How does this cost rank in IL? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
39%
SAT Average
1275
SAT Math Range
570–670
ACT Average
27
ACT Range
25–30

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
80%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$56,082
Median Earnings (10yr)
$70,871
Loan Repayment (3yr)
89%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Illinois Wesleyan University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 29% (7 → 5 incidents)

345678 202120222023 7 5 ▼ -28.6%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 001
Fondling 223
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 101
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 222
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 0 9
Liquor 2023 0 35
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 2
Liquor 2022 0 43
Weapons 2022 0 1
Drugs 2021 0 6
Liquor 2021 0 37
Weapons 2021 0 1

Illinois Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University

3.17 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,305
Enrollment
1,576
Data year
2023

NC

Meredith College

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#423
Enrollment
1,576
Data year
2023

CO

Rocky Vista University

0.64 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,398
Enrollment
1,574
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC · 1,576 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Rocky Vista University
Englewood, CO · 1,574 enrolled
Safety Score 0.64
Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NC · 1,579 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA · 1,572 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Columbia College
Columbia, SC · 1,572 enrolled
Safety Score 1.27

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Illinois Wesleyan University nationally (rank #2305), regardless of size or state.

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
National Rank #2304
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI
National Rank #2306
Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY
National Rank #2303
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Brooklyn, NY
National Rank #2307
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
Saint Louis, MO
National Rank #2302

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Illinois Wesleyan University safe?
Illinois Wesleyan University has a safety score of 3.17 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,305 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Illinois Wesleyan University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Illinois Wesleyan University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IL.
Does Illinois Wesleyan University have fire safety data?
Yes. Illinois Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University's Safety Profile

Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL enrolls 1,576 students and has a safety score of 3.17 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2305 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 4 in 2022 to 5 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 Wesleyan University's 3.17 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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