Safety Score
3.86 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Springfield, IL · Clery Act 2023 · Public
University of Illinois Springfield
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 4,661-student campus.
- 3.86
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,432
- Rank of 3,050
- #93
- IL rank
- 4,661
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of Illinois Springfield reports 3.86 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,432 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 80% of ranked campuses its size.
- 3.86
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,432
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 80%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 7
- 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
University of Illinois Springfield decreased from 13 to 7 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 changesUniversity of Illinois Springfield is a Public institution located in Springfield, IL, enrolling approximately 4,661 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 24 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IL, it ranks #93 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 4,661 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 University of Illinois Springfield is "Rape" with 15 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IL averaging 0.94 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Illinois Springfield reports 309% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 total fires. 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
#2432
See peer comparison
State Rank (IL)
#93
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
7
across 11 crime categories
Where University of Illinois Springfield sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
4 safer than 20% 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
University of Illinois Springfield percentile rank 20.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2432 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of Illinois Springfield reports 309% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $12,252
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $22,017
- Avg Net Price
- $9,833
- Median Debt
- $19,128
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 37%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 86%
- SAT Average
- 1102
- SAT Math Range
- 460–590
- ACT Average
- 24
- ACT Range
- 21–27
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 57%
- Retention Rate
- 75%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $47,432
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $57,103
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 68%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of Illinois Springfield: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 75% (4 → 7 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Fondling | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 4 | 9 | 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 12 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 8 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
University of Illinois Springfield 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
University of Illinois Springfield
3.86 incidents / 1,000 students
PR
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
KS
Emporia State University
1.07 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
Santurce, PR · 4,660 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS · 4,658 enrolled
Safety Score 1.07
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland, OH · 4,654 enrolled
Safety Score 0.21
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA · 4,651 enrolled
Safety Score 2.37
College of Marin
Kentfield, CA · 4,673 enrolled
Safety Score 1.07
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of Illinois Springfield nationally (rank #2432), regardless of size or state.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
National Rank #2431
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
National Rank #2433
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR
National Rank #2430
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Abington, PA
National Rank #2434
Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC
National Rank #2429
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Illinois Springfield safe?
University of Illinois Springfield has a safety score of 3.86 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,432 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Illinois Springfield?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Illinois Springfield compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IL.
Does University of Illinois Springfield have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Illinois Springfield reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding University of Illinois Springfield's Safety Profile
University of Illinois Springfield in Springfield, IL enrolls 4,661 students and has a safety score of 3.86 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2432 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 13 in 2022 to 7 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
University of Illinois Springfield's 3.86 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh University of Illinois Springfield 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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