Cornell University

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Cornell University

Private University

Ithaca, New York

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 36.49

Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed

Overall Ranking 215

Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed

Openness 67
Tolerance (Liberals) 76
Tolerance (Conservatives) 88
Administrative Support 210
Comfort 236
Disruptive Conduct 114
Self-Censorship 195

Administrative Behavior

Deplatformings 1
Disruptions 0
Sanctioned Scholars 1
Sanctioned ��֭�� 1
Honor Roll Statements 0

Climate

Speech Climate Below Average
Speech Code Yellow

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