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 41

Overall Ranking / out of 248 colleges surveyed

  • Overall Ranking 169

Rankings / out of 254 colleges surveyed

  • Openness 23
  • Tolerance (Liberals) 199
  • Tolerance (Conservatives) 135
  • Administrative Support 189
  • Comfort 184
  • Disruptive Conduct 243

Administrative Behavior

  • Supported Scholars 1
  • Sanctioned Scholars 4
  • Speakers Supported 1
  • Speakers Disinvited 1
  • Students Supported 0
  • Students Sanctioned 0
  • Student Groups Supported 0
  • Student Groups Sanctioned 0

Climate

  • Speech Climate Slightly Below Average
  • Speech Code Green
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