Pennsylvania State University - University Park
Public University
State College, 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 33.18
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 228
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 205
- Tolerance (Liberals) 113
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 25
- Administrative Support 38
- Comfort 102
- Disruptive Conduct 92
- Self-Censorship 229
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 2
- Disruptions 1
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned Students 1
- Honor Roll Statements 2
Climate
- Speech Climate Below Average
- Speech Code Yellow