Boston University
Private University
Boston, Massachusetts
Free Speech Rankings
The 2025 College Free Speech Rankings are based on the voices of more than 58,000 currently enrolled students at 257 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 43.49
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 162
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 75
- Tolerance (Liberals) 138
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 201
- Administrative Support 177
- Comfort 98
- Disruptive Conduct 247
- Self-Censorship 87
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 1
- Sanctioned Scholars 1
- Sanctioned Students 0
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Slightly Below Average
- Speech Code Yellow