Northwestern University
Private University
Evanston, Illinois
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.
Overall / out of a top score of 100
- Overall Score 23
Overall Ranking / out of 248 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 242
Rankings / out of 254 colleges surveyed
- Openness 31
- Tolerance (Liberals) 51
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 185
- Administrative Support 160
- Comfort 134
- Disruptive Conduct 225
Administrative Behavior
- Supported Scholars 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 1
- Speakers Supported 1
- Speakers Disinvited 1
- Students Supported 0
- Students Sanctioned 0
- Student Groups Supported 1
- Student Groups Sanctioned 1
Climate
- Speech Climate Poor
- Speech Code Red