Safety Score
0.90 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Romeoville, IL · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Lewis 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 6,636-student campus.
- 0.90
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,543
- Rank of 3,050
- #60
- IL rank
- 6,636
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Lewis University reports 0.90 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,543 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 53% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.90
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,543
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 53%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 4
- 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
Lewis University increased from 2 to 4 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 changesLewis University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Romeoville, IL, enrolling approximately 6,636 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 9 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IL, it ranks #60 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 6,636 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 Lewis University is "Rape" with 4 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IL averaging 4.37 incidents per 1,000 students, Lewis University reports 79% 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 36 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
#1543
See peer comparison
State Rank (IL)
#60
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
4
across 11 crime categories
Where Lewis 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 53% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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
Lewis University percentile rank 49.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1543 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Lewis University reports 79% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $39,200
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $39,200
- Avg Net Price
- $17,028
- Median Debt
- $21,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 33%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 71%
- SAT Average
- 1096
- SAT Math Range
- 470–610
- ACT Average
- 23
- ACT Range
- 20–27
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 65%
- Retention Rate
- 79%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $56,095
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $66,099
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 71%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyLewis University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 33% (3 → 4 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 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
36 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 8 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 99 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 27 |
Lewis 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
Lewis University
0.90 incidents / 1,000 students
MO
Park University
0.30 incidents / 1,000 students
AK
University of Alaska Fairbanks
13.55 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Park University
Parkville, MO · 6,634 enrolled
Safety Score 0.30
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK · 6,640 enrolled
Safety Score 13.55
Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL · 6,614 enrolled
Safety Score 7.71
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN · 6,608 enrolled
Safety Score 0.15
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN · 6,605 enrolled
Safety Score 0.15
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Lewis University nationally (rank #1543), regardless of size or state.
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Davenport, IA
National Rank #1542
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
National Rank #1544
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
National Rank #1541
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN
National Rank #1545
Health And Style Institute
Greensboro, NC
National Rank #1540
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lewis University safe?
Lewis University has a safety score of 0.90 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,543 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Lewis University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Lewis University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IL.
Does Lewis University have fire safety data?
Yes. Lewis 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 Lewis University's Safety Profile
Lewis University in Romeoville, IL enrolls 6,636 students and has a safety score of 0.90 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1543 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 2 in 2022 to 4 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
Lewis University's 0.90 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Lewis 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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