Duke University
Private University
Durham, 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 59.72
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 27
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 61
- Tolerance (Liberals) 109
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 70
- Administrative Support 144
- Comfort 182
- Disruptive Conduct 195
- Self-Censorship 53
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 1
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ 3
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Slightly Above Average
- Speech Code Green