DePauw University
Private University
Greencastle, Indiana
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 56.36
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 36
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 215
- Tolerance (Liberals) 156
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 177
- Administrative Support 237
- Comfort 244
- Disruptive Conduct 243
- Self-Censorship 233
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ 0
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Slightly Above Average
- Speech Code Green