University of California, San Diego
Public University
San Diego, 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 46.82
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 133
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 139
- Tolerance (Liberals) 104
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 176
- Administrative Support 185
- Comfort 205
- Disruptive Conduct 137
- Self-Censorship 102
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 1
- Sanctioned Students 0
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Average
- Speech Code Yellow