Iowa State University
Public University
Ames, Iowa
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 50.63
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 87
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 233
- Tolerance (Liberals) 126
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 13
- Administrative Support 11
- Comfort 188
- Disruptive Conduct 53
- Self-Censorship 161
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ 1
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Average
- Speech Code Yellow