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 25.96

Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed

  • Overall Ranking 240

Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed

  • Openness 73
  • Tolerance (Liberals) 114
  • Tolerance (Conservatives) 165
  • Administrative Support 86
  • Comfort 197
  • Disruptive Conduct 202
  • Self-Censorship 20

Administrative Behavior

  • Deplatformings 1
  • Disruptions 1
  • Sanctioned Scholars 4
  • Sanctioned Students 3
  • Honor Roll Statements 2

Climate

  • Speech Climate Poor
  • Speech Code Red
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