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.

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Overall / out of a top score of 100

  • Overall Score 36

Overall Ranking / out of 248 colleges surveyed

  • Overall Ranking 207

Rankings / out of 254 colleges surveyed

  • Openness 37
  • Tolerance (Liberals) 56
  • Tolerance (Conservatives) 147
  • Administrative Support 76
  • Comfort 155
  • Disruptive Conduct 237

Administrative Behavior

  • Supported Scholars 2
  • Sanctioned Scholars 0
  • Speakers Supported 0
  • Speakers Disinvited 1
  • Students Supported 0
  • Students Sanctioned 1
  • Student Groups Supported 0
  • Student Groups Sanctioned 0

Climate

  • Speech Climate Below Average
  • Speech Code Yellow
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