Wheaton, IL · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Wheaton 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 2,799-student campus.

4.64
Incidents / 1k students
#2,541
Rank of 3,050
#98
IL rank
2,799
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Wheaton College reports 4.64 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,541 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 85% of ranked campuses its size.

4.64
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,541
of 3,050 ranked nationally
85%
report fewer incidents than this campus
9
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

-4 reported incidents

Wheaton College decreased from 13 to 9 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

Wheaton College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Wheaton, IL, enrolling approximately 2,799 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 27 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IL, it ranks #98 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,799 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 Wheaton College is "Burglary" with 10 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IL averaging 0.93 incidents per 1,000 students, Wheaton College reports 400% 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 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.

Safety Score

4.64 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2541

See peer comparison

State Rank (IL)

#98

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

9

across 11 crime categories

Where Wheaton College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

5 safer than 15% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Wheaton College percentile rank 16.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2541 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Wheaton College reports 400% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$45,546
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,546
Avg Net Price
$26,975
Median Debt
$23,250
Pell Grant Recipients
22%
How does this cost rank in IL? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
87%
SAT Average
1380
SAT Math Range
610–730
ACT Average
30
ACT Range
28–32

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
93%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$50,270
Median Earnings (10yr)
$63,756
Loan Repayment (3yr)
92%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Wheaton College: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 80% (5 → 9 incidents)

051015 202120222023 5 9 ▲ +80.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 460
Fondling 253
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 101
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 221
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

27 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
27 reported 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 5
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 1
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 8
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0

Wheaton 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).

Selected

IL

Wheaton College

4.64 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,541
Enrollment
2,799
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

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Safety Score 0.00
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La Grande, OR · 2,798 enrolled
Safety Score 3.57
Orange Technical College-East Campus
Winter Park, FL · 2,803 enrolled
Safety Score 0.71
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL · 2,807 enrolled
Safety Score 0.36
Columbia Central University-Caguas
Caguas, PR · 2,810 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Wheaton College nationally (rank #2541), regardless of size or state.

Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA
National Rank #2540
Texas College
Tyler, TX
National Rank #2542
University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV
National Rank #2539
Fisher College
Boston, MA
National Rank #2543
Linfield University
Mcminnville, OR
National Rank #2538

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wheaton College safe?
Wheaton College has a safety score of 4.64 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,541 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Wheaton College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Wheaton College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IL.
Does Wheaton College have fire safety data?
Yes. Wheaton College 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 Wheaton College's Safety Profile

Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL enrolls 2,799 students and has a safety score of 4.64 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2541 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 13 in 2022 to 9 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

Wheaton College's 4.64 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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