University of California, Los Angeles
Public University
Los Angeles, California
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 35.07
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 220
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 74
- Tolerance (Liberals) 102
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 71
- Administrative Support 120
- Comfort 227
- Disruptive Conduct 171
- Self-Censorship 141
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 2
- Disruptions 1
- Sanctioned Scholars 3
- Sanctioned Students 2
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Below Average
- Speech Code Green