University of Illinois Springfield: Crime & Safety

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University of Illinois Springfield LogoF University of Illinois Springfield is a public school in Springfield, Illinois with about 4,200 students and 830 employees.

Our Safety Report for this school is based on the US Department of Education 2023 public data sets for various categories of violent and non-violent crimes committed both on-campus and off-campus over the last three years.

Safety Evaluation

According to our analysis of the government information, University of Illinois Springfield is a very dangerous place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus has major problems with forcible sex offenses, in addition, there are some problems with aggravated assaults.

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Criminal Offenses at University of Illinois Springfield in 2020 - 2022

Alleged criminal offenses reported to campus security authorities and/or local police
Does not necessarily reflect prosecutions or convictions for crime


Type of Crime or Arrest
On-campus
Off-campus
Crime Chance*

Murder
0
0
0.0%

Neglient Manslaughter
0
0
0.0%

Forcible Sex Offense
11
0
0.5%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
1
0
0.1%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
5
0
0.3%

Burglary
4
0
0.3%

Motor Vehicle Theft
0
0
0.0%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
2
0
0.2%

Drug Law Violation
1
1
0.2%

Liquor Law Violation
3
0
0.3%

* Crime Chance is American School Search's subjective and approximate estimate for a student's chance of experiencing this crime during their study at University of Illinois Springfield based on the present enrollment, past crime history, current crime trend, and an assumption that the school reports accurate numbers to the government. Safety Grade is American School Search's subjective evaluation of University of Illinois Springfield campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Illinois Springfield, or you believe that this college underreports campus crime statistics, then please consider filing a complaint with US Department of Education.

As of May 1st, 2014, fifty five colleges are under investigation for possible violations of federal law over the handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints. Many of those schools are frequent guests in our exclusive 100 Most Dangerous Colleges list.

Safety in Competing Colleges

University of Illinois Urbana ChampaignUniversity of Illinois Urbana ChampaignChampaign, IL
About 57,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D-. SAT 1390, ACT 32 to enroll.

Illinois State UniversityIllinois State UniversityNormal, IL
Over 20,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: D-. ACT 24 to enroll.

Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleSouthern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL
Approximately 12,600 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security is C-. SAT 1030, ACT 23 to enroll.

Washington University in St LouisWashington University in St LouisSaint Louis, MO
Around 17,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D. SAT 1530, ACT 34 to enroll.

Webster UniversityWebster UniversitySaint Louis, MO
About 6,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: D-. SAT 1140, ACT 23 to enroll.

University of Missouri St LouisUniversity of Missouri St LouisSaint Louis, MO
About 15,200 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B-. ACT 24 to enroll.

Eastern Illinois UniversityEastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IL
Roughly 8,900 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. ACT 21 to enroll.

Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO
More than 15,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. ACT 29 to enroll.

Lindenwood UniversityLindenwood UniversitySaint Charles, MO
Roughly 7,000 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. SAT 1070, ACT 24 to enroll.

Western Illinois UniversityWestern Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL
More than 7,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. ACT 21 to enroll.

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Approximately 4,500 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Capital Area School of Practical NursingCapital Area School of Practical NursingSpringfield, IL
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A-.

St. John's College Department of NursingSt. John's College Department of NursingSpringfield, IL
Roughly 100 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for aggravated assaults. Our mark for campus security is F.

University of Spa & Cosmetology ArtsUniversity of Spa & Cosmetology ArtsSpringfield, IL
More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Midwest Technical Institute IllinoisMidwest Technical Institute IllinoisSpringfield, IL
Roughly 1,200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Lincoln Christian UniversityLincoln Christian UniversityLincoln, IL
Approximately 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A. SAT 850, ACT 22 to enroll.

Blackburn CollegeBlackburn CollegeCarlinville, IL
About 400 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A. ACT 20 to enroll.

Illinois CollegeIllinois CollegeJacksonville, IL
Roughly 1,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 24 to enroll.

Millikin UniversityMillikin UniversityDecatur, IL
More than 1,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1060, ACT 24 to enroll.

Reflections Academy of BeautyReflections Academy of BeautyDecatur, IL
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Richland Community CollegeRichland Community CollegeDecatur, IL
About 2,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B+.

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Over 1,100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A. SAT 980, ACT 22 to enroll.

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Over 1,300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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About 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

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