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 0.00

Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed

  • Overall Ranking 251

Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed

  • Openness 123
  • Tolerance (Liberals) 86
  • Tolerance (Conservatives) 92
  • Administrative Support 250
  • Comfort 235
  • Disruptive Conduct 147
  • Self-Censorship 185

Administrative Behavior

  • Deplatformings 4
  • Disruptions 4
  • Sanctioned Scholars 6
  • Sanctioned Students 6
  • Honor Roll Statements 1

Climate

  • Speech Climate Abysmal
  • Speech Code Yellow
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