University of South Carolina Columbia
Public University
Columbia, South Carolina
Free Speech Rankings
The 2022 College Free Speech Rankings are based on the voices of 45,000 currently enrolled students at over 200 colleges. The rankings are based on a number of factors, including openness, tolerance, self-expression, administrative support for free speech, and campus policies.
Overall / out of a top score of 100
- Overall Score 40.31
Rankings / out of 203 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 139
- Openness 167
- Tolerance (Liberals) 184
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 81
- Administrative Support 105
- Comfort 137
- Disruptive Conduct 101
Administrative Behavior
- Supported Scholars 0
- Sanctioned Scholars −1.5
- Successful Disinvitations −0
Climate
- Speech Climate Slightly Below Average
- Speech Code Yellow