Ohio University
Public University
Athens, 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 52.71
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 64
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 107
- Tolerance (Liberals) 196
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 154
- Administrative Support 30
- Comfort 111
- Disruptive Conduct 199
- Self-Censorship 24
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ 0
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Average
- Speech Code Yellow