Safety Score
1.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Champaign, IL · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Parkland College
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 6,018-student campus.
- 1.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,591
- Rank of 3,050
- #62
- IL rank
- 6,018
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Parkland College reports 1.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,591 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 52% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,591
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 52%
- 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
Parkland College 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 changesParkland College is a Public institution located in Champaign, IL, enrolling approximately 6,018 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 1 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IL, it ranks #62 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 6,018 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 Parkland College is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IL averaging 2.66 incidents per 1,000 students, Parkland College reports 63% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 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
#1591
See peer comparison
State Rank (IL)
#62
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where Parkland College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 52% 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
Parkland College percentile rank 47.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1591 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Parkland College reports 63% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $4,284
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $13,266
- Avg Net Price
- $8,048
- Median Debt
- $8,548
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 25%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $34,215
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $38,320
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 62%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyParkland College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 100% (1 → 0 incidents)
| 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 | 1 |
| 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
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 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 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Parkland College 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
Parkland College
1.00 incidents / 1,000 students
NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
2.33 incidents / 1,000 students
AL
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
0.17 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE · 6,017 enrolled
Safety Score 2.33
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville, AL · 6,023 enrolled
Safety Score 0.17
Edmonds College
Lynnwood, WA · 6,028 enrolled
Safety Score 2.32
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN · 6,005 enrolled
Safety Score 0.33
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH · 6,000 enrolled
Safety Score 8.17
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Parkland College nationally (rank #1591), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Parkland College safe?
Parkland College has a safety score of 1.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,591 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Parkland College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Parkland College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IL.
Does Parkland College have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding Parkland College's Safety Profile
Parkland College in Champaign, IL enrolls 6,018 students and has a safety score of 1.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1591 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.
What this means for you
Parkland College's 1.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Parkland College 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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