Chicago, IL · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Saint Xavier 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 3,457-student campus.

1.74
Incidents / 1k students
#1,899
Rank of 3,050
#76
IL rank
3,457
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Saint Xavier University reports 1.74 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,899 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 60% of ranked campuses its size.

1.74
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,899
of 3,050 ranked nationally
60%
report fewer incidents than this campus
3
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

+2 reported incidents

Saint Xavier University increased from 1 to 3 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

Saint Xavier University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Chicago, IL, enrolling approximately 3,457 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 7 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IL, it ranks #76 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,457 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 Saint Xavier University is "Rape" with 4 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IL averaging 1.27 incidents per 1,000 students, Saint Xavier University reports 36% 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

1.74 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1899

See peer comparison

State Rank (IL)

#76

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

3

across 11 crime categories

Where Saint Xavier University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

2 safer than 40% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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

Saint Xavier University percentile rank 37.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1899 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Saint Xavier University reports 36% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$37,940
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,940
Avg Net Price
$10,970
Median Debt
$22,223
Pell Grant Recipients
59%
How does this cost rank in IL? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
84%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
58%
Retention Rate
76%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$50,784
Median Earnings (10yr)
$58,656
Loan Repayment (3yr)
71%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Saint Xavier University: on-campus incidents by year

Stable 0% (3 → 3 incidents)

01234 202120222023 3 3 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 001
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 200
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 112
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 48
Liquor 2023 0 84
Weapons 2023 0 2
Drugs 2022 0 21
Liquor 2022 0 65
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 1
Liquor 2021 0 6
Weapons 2021 0 0

Saint Xavier 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

Saint Xavier University

1.74 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,899
Enrollment
3,457
Data year
2023

OR

University of Portland

3.18 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,309
Enrollment
3,457
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC · 3,457 enrolled
Safety Score 0.58
University of Portland
Portland, OR · 3,457 enrolled
Safety Score 3.18
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV · 3,458 enrolled
Safety Score 1.16
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH · 3,454 enrolled
Safety Score 1.45
Palo Verde College
Blythe, CA · 3,461 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Saint Xavier University nationally (rank #1899), regardless of size or state.

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
National Rank #1898
Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA
National Rank #1900
Shasta College
Redding, CA
National Rank #1897
Rivier University
Nashua, NH
National Rank #1901
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
National Rank #1896

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint Xavier University safe?
Saint Xavier University has a safety score of 1.74 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,899 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Saint Xavier University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Saint Xavier University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IL.
Does Saint Xavier University have fire safety data?
Yes. Saint Xavier 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 Saint Xavier University's Safety Profile

Saint Xavier University in Chicago, IL enrolls 3,457 students and has a safety score of 1.74 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1899 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 1 in 2022 to 3 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

Saint Xavier University's 1.74 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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