Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Private University
Troy, New York
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 42.50
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 173
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 21
- Tolerance (Liberals) 118
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 183
- Administrative Support 238
- Comfort 52
- Disruptive Conduct 63
- Self-Censorship 39
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 1
- Sanctioned ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ 0
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Slightly Below Average
- Speech Code Red