University of Rhode Island
Public University
Kingston, Rhode Island
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 49.59
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 105
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 49
- Tolerance (Liberals) 235
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 162
- Administrative Support 123
- Comfort 132
- Disruptive Conduct 190
- Self-Censorship 128
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 1
- Sanctioned ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ 2
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Average
- Speech Code Yellow