University of Illinois Urbana Champaign student safety

Q. Is the area around UIUC safe?

The campus is very safe, however if you want to avoid nighttime violence, you can hire an escort or walk with a friend. There are far too many drive-by shootings on the north side of Champaign, both during the day and at night, but even those are rare. The downtown sections of Champaign and Urbana are also very safe for parties.

Q. Is America Safe for students?

America is one of the safest countries in the world for international students. Not only it’s safe, but also very promising in terms of career.

Q. Is Urbana-Champaign Safe for Students?

Champaign is in the 11th percentile for safety, meaning 89% of cities are safer and 11% of cities are more dangerous.