University of California, Berkeley
Public University
Berkeley, California
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 43
Overall Ranking / out of 248 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 147
Rankings / out of 254 colleges surveyed
- Openness 44
- Tolerance (Liberals) 91
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 125
- Administrative Support 86
- Comfort 240
- Disruptive Conduct 241
Administrative Behavior
- Supported Scholars 2
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Speakers Supported 0
- Speakers Disinvited 1
- Students Supported 0
- Students Sanctioned 0
- Student Groups Supported 1
- Student Groups Sanctioned 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Slightly Below Average
- Speech Code Yellow