The Ohio State University
Public University
Columbus, Ohio
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 42.34
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 174
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 243
- Tolerance (Liberals) 60
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 53
- Administrative Support 184
- Comfort 201
- Disruptive Conduct 196
- Self-Censorship 219
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ 2
- Honor Roll Statements 1
Climate
- Speech Climate Slightly Below Average
- Speech Code Yellow