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 50

Overall Ranking / out of 248 colleges surveyed

  • Overall Ranking 88

Rankings / out of 254 colleges surveyed

  • Openness 225
  • Tolerance (Liberals) 62
  • Tolerance (Conservatives) 183
  • Administrative Support 13
  • Comfort 10
  • Disruptive Conduct 86

Administrative Behavior

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

Climate

  • Speech Climate Average
  • Speech Code Yellow
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