Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Downers Grove, IL · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Midwestern University-Downers Grove
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 2,671-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #155
- Rank of 3,050
- #4
- IL rank
- 2,671
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Midwestern University-Downers Grove reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #155 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 82% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #155
- 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
Midwestern University-Downers Grove 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 changesMidwestern University-Downers Grove is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Downers Grove, IL, enrolling approximately 2,671 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IL, it ranks #4 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,671 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 Midwestern University-Downers Grove is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IL averaging 3.75 incidents per 1,000 students, Midwestern University-Downers Grove 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
#155
Top 500 nationally
State Rank (IL)
#4
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where Midwestern University-Downers Grove 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
Midwestern University-Downers Grove percentile rank 94.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #155 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Midwestern University-Downers Grove reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyMidwestern University-Downers Grove: 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
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 | 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 |
Midwestern University-Downers Grove 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
Midwestern University-Downers Grove
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Mercyhurst University
8.62 incidents / 1,000 students
WI
Northwood Technical College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA · 2,668 enrolled
Safety Score 8.62
Northwood Technical College
Ashland, WI · 2,668 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Union University
Jackson, TN · 2,674 enrolled
Safety Score 6.73
Maharishi International University
Fairfield, IA · 2,666 enrolled
Safety Score 3.00
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD · 2,665 enrolled
Safety Score 0.38
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Midwestern University-Downers Grove nationally (rank #155), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Midwestern University-Downers Grove safe?
Midwestern University-Downers Grove has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #155 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at Midwestern University-Downers Grove?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Midwestern University-Downers Grove compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IL.
Does Midwestern University-Downers Grove have fire safety data?
Yes. Midwestern University-Downers Grove 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 Midwestern University-Downers Grove's Safety Profile
Midwestern University-Downers Grove in Downers Grove, IL enrolls 2,671 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #155 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.
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
Midwestern University-Downers Grove'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 Midwestern University-Downers Grove 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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