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 43.66

Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed

  • Overall Ranking 159

Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed

  • Openness 89
  • Tolerance (Liberals) 182
  • Tolerance (Conservatives) 61
  • Administrative Support 26
  • Comfort 17
  • Disruptive Conduct 222
  • Self-Censorship 83

Administrative Behavior

  • Deplatformings 0
  • Disruptions 1
  • Sanctioned Scholars 2
  • Sanctioned Students 0
  • Honor Roll Statements 0

Climate

  • Speech Climate Slightly Below Average
  • Speech Code Yellow
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