Brandeis University
Private University
Waltham, Massachusetts
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 31.96
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 231
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 63
- Tolerance (Liberals) 37
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 212
- Administrative Support 248
- Comfort 237
- Disruptive Conduct 57
- Self-Censorship 242
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 1
- Sanctioned Scholars 1
- Sanctioned ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ 2
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Below Average
- Speech Code Yellow