University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Public University
Lincoln, Nebraska
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 44.98
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 149
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 155
- Tolerance (Liberals) 205
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 77
- Administrative Support 121
- Comfort 149
- Disruptive Conduct 45
- Self-Censorship 200
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 1
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ 0
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Slightly Below Average
- Speech Code Yellow