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.

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Overall / out of a top score of 100

  • Overall Score 53.40

Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed

  • Overall Ranking 97

Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed

  • Openness 65
  • Tolerance (Liberals)
  • Tolerance (Conservatives)
  • Administrative Support 62
  • Comfort
  • Disruptive Conduct
  • Self-Censorship

Administrative Behavior

  • Deplatformings
  • Disruptions
  • Sanctioned Scholars
  • Sanctioned Students
  • Honor Roll Statements

Climate

  • Speech Climate
  • Speech Code
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