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.

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Overall / out of a top score of 100

  • Overall Score 53

Overall Ranking / out of 248 colleges surveyed

  • Overall Ranking 97

Rankings / out of 254 colleges surveyed

  • Openness 65
  • Tolerance (Liberals)
  • Tolerance (Conservatives)
  • Administrative Support 62
  • Comfort
  • Disruptive Conduct

Administrative Behavior

  • Supported Scholars
  • Sanctioned Scholars
  • Speakers Supported
  • Speakers Disinvited
  • Students Supported
  • Students Sanctioned
  • Student Groups Supported
  • Student Groups Sanctioned

Climate

  • Speech Climate
  • Speech Code
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