Kansas State University
Public University
Manhattan, Kansas
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 63.16
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 18
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 246
- Tolerance (Liberals) 206
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 27
- Administrative Support 95
- Comfort 129
- Disruptive Conduct 42
- Self-Censorship 225
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned Students 1
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Above Average
- Speech Code Green