Safety Score
0.12 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Chicago, IL · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
National Louis 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 8,270-student campus.
- 0.12
- Incidents / 1k students
- #998
- Rank of 3,050
- #35
- IL rank
- 8,270
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
National Louis University reports 0.12 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #998 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 80% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.12
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #998
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 80%
- 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
National Louis University decreased from 1 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 changesNational Louis University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Chicago, IL, enrolling approximately 8,270 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 10 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IL, it ranks #35 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 8,270 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 National Louis University is "Robbery" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IL averaging 1.40 incidents per 1,000 students, National Louis University reports 91% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. 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
#998
Above-average safety
State Rank (IL)
#35
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where National Louis University 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 80% 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
National Louis University percentile rank 67.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #998 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
National Louis University reports 91% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $12,705
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $12,705
- Avg Net Price
- $12,641
- Median Debt
- $19,750
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 55%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 95%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 33%
- Retention Rate
- 50%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $43,562
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $45,799
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 50%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyNational Louis University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 100% (9 → 0 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 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 | 1 | 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 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
National Louis 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
National Louis University
0.12 incidents / 1,000 students
LA
University of Louisiana at Monroe
1.21 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Northeast Lakeview College
0.36 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA · 8,272 enrolled
Safety Score 1.21
Northeast Lakeview College
Universal City, TX · 8,265 enrolled
Safety Score 0.36
Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MA · 8,280 enrolled
Safety Score 0.12
Creighton University
Omaha, NE · 8,255 enrolled
Safety Score 4.60
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO · 8,254 enrolled
Safety Score 0.73
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest National Louis University nationally (rank #998), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is National Louis University safe?
National Louis University has a safety score of 0.12 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #998 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at National Louis University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does National Louis University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IL.
Does National Louis University have fire safety data?
Yes. National Louis University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding National Louis University's Safety Profile
National Louis University in Chicago, IL enrolls 8,270 students and has a safety score of 0.12 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #998 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 1 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
National Louis University's 0.12 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh National Louis 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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