Kent State University
Public University
Kent, Ohio
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 47
Overall Ranking / out of 248 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 113
Rankings / out of 254 colleges surveyed
- Openness 200
- Tolerance (Liberals) 209
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 177
- Administrative Support 28
- Comfort 246
- Disruptive Conduct 134
Administrative Behavior
- Supported Scholars 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Speakers Supported 1
- Speakers Disinvited 0
- Students Supported 0
- Students Sanctioned 0
- Student Groups Supported 1
- Student Groups Sanctioned 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Average
- Speech Code Yellow