Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Public University
Edwardsville, Illinois
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 42.77
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 171
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 227
- Tolerance (Liberals) 128
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 49
- Administrative Support 108
- Comfort 135
- Disruptive Conduct 168
- Self-Censorship 221
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned Students 1
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Slightly Below Average
- Speech Code Red