Pennsylvania State University - University Park
Public University
State College, Pennsylvania
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 38
Overall Ranking / out of 248 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 189
Rankings / out of 254 colleges surveyed
- Openness 230
- Tolerance (Liberals) 93
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 64
- Administrative Support 9
- Comfort 67
- Disruptive Conduct 126
Administrative Behavior
- Supported Scholars 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 1
- Speakers Supported 0
- Speakers Disinvited 1
- Students Supported 1
- Students Sanctioned 0
- Student Groups Supported 1
- Student Groups Sanctioned 1
Climate
- Speech Climate Below Average
- Speech Code Yellow