Northeastern Illinois University
Public University
Chicago, Illinois
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 64.19
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 15
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 1
- Tolerance (Liberals) 201
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 195
- Administrative Support 17
- Comfort 2
- Disruptive Conduct 150
- Self-Censorship 4
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ 0
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Above Average
- Speech Code Yellow