Southern Methodist University
Private University
Dallas, Texas
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 46.73
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 136
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 226
- Tolerance (Liberals) 219
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 23
- Administrative Support 53
- Comfort 141
- Disruptive Conduct 17
- Self-Censorship 75
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned Students 1
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Average
- Speech Code Yellow