North Carolina State University - Raleigh
Public University
Raleigh, 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 68.44
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 7
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 92
- Tolerance (Liberals) 152
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 69
- Administrative Support 119
- Comfort 126
- Disruptive Conduct 69
- Self-Censorship 37
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 1
- Sanctioned ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ 0
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Above Average
- Speech Code Green