Bates College
Private University
Lewiston, Maine
Free Speech Rankings
The 2024 College Free Speech Rankings are based on the voices of over 55,000 currently enrolled students at over 250 colleges. The rankings are based on a number of factors, including openness, tolerance, self-expression, administrative support for free speech, and campus policies.
Overall / out of a top score of 100
- Overall Score 34
Overall Ranking / out of 248 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 213
Rankings / out of 254 colleges surveyed
- Openness 169
- Tolerance (Liberals) 71
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 240
- Administrative Support 247
- Comfort 99
- Disruptive Conduct 142
Administrative Behavior
- Supported Scholars 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Speakers Supported 0
- Speakers Disinvited 0
- Students Supported 0
- Students Sanctioned 0
- Student Groups Supported 0
- Student Groups Sanctioned 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Below Average
- Speech Code Red