Lafayette College
Private University
Easton, Pennsylvania
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 37.54
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 213
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 108
- Tolerance (Liberals) 98
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 217
- Administrative Support 159
- Comfort 136
- Disruptive Conduct 7
- Self-Censorship 154
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned Students 2
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Below Average
- Speech Code Red