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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 52.86

Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed

  • Overall Ranking 59

Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed

  • Openness 127
  • Tolerance (Liberals) 246
  • Tolerance (Conservatives) 98
  • Administrative Support 179
  • Comfort 57
  • Disruptive Conduct 189
  • Self-Censorship 132

Administrative Behavior

  • Deplatformings 0
  • Disruptions 0
  • Sanctioned Scholars 1
  • Sanctioned Students 2
  • Honor Roll Statements 0

Climate

  • Speech Climate Average
  • Speech Code Green
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