Brown University
Private University
Providence, Rhode Island
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 52
Overall Ranking / out of 248 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 69
Rankings / out of 254 colleges surveyed
- Openness 45
- Tolerance (Liberals) 14
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 174
- Administrative Support 65
- Comfort 8
- Disruptive Conduct 211
Administrative Behavior
- Supported Scholars 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 1
- Speakers Supported 0
- Speakers Disinvited 0
- Students Supported 0
- Students Sanctioned 0
- Student Groups Supported 0
- Student Groups Sanctioned 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Average
- Speech Code Yellow