Skidmore College
Private University
Saratoga Springs, New York
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 44.72
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 151
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 58
- Tolerance (Liberals) 62
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 227
- Administrative Support 31
- Comfort 75
- Disruptive Conduct 52
- Self-Censorship 63
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 1
- Sanctioned Students 2
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Slightly Below Average
- Speech Code Yellow