North Dakota State University
Public University
Fargo, North Dakota
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.
Overall / out of a top score of 100
- Overall Score 47.39
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 125
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 175
- Tolerance (Liberals) 231
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 17
- Administrative Support 91
- Comfort 176
- Disruptive Conduct 26
- Self-Censorship 180
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 1
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned Students 0
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Average
- Speech Code Yellow