University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Chicago Statement for Free Speech adopted

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.

Explore College Free Speech Rankings

Overall / out of a top score of 100

  • Overall Score 40

Overall Ranking / out of 248 colleges surveyed

  • Overall Ranking 174

Rankings / out of 254 colleges surveyed

  • Openness 139
  • Tolerance (Liberals) 75
  • Tolerance (Conservatives) 107
  • Administrative Support 41
  • Comfort 221
  • Disruptive Conduct 229

Administrative Behavior

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

Climate

  • Speech Climate Slightly Below Average
  • Speech Code Green
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