Appalachian State University
Public University
Boone, North Carolina
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 60.43
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 24
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 238
- Tolerance (Liberals) 200
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 169
- Administrative Support 192
- Comfort 133
- Disruptive Conduct 162
- Self-Censorship 226
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ 0
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Above Average
- Speech Code Green