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Northwestern University

Private University

Evanston, Illinois

Free Speech Rankings

The 2022 College Free Speech Rankings are based on the voices of 45,000 currently enrolled students at over 200 colleges. The rankings are based on a number of factors, including openness, tolerance, self-expression, administrative support for free speech, and campus policies.

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Overall / out of a top score of 100

Overall Score 23.09

Rankings / out of 203 colleges surveyed

Overall Ranking 197
Openness 100
Tolerance (Liberals) 16
Tolerance (Conservatives) 140
Administrative Support 152
Comfort 156
Disruptive Conduct 187

Administrative Behavior

Supported Scholars 0
Sanctioned Scholars −2
Successful Disinvitations −0

Climate

Speech Climate Poor
Speech Code Red