University of Virginia
Public University
Charlottesville, Virginia
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 68
Overall Ranking / out of 248 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 6
Rankings / out of 254 colleges surveyed
- Openness 188
- Tolerance (Liberals) 115
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 120
- Administrative Support 15
- Comfort 222
- Disruptive Conduct 178
Administrative Behavior
- Supported Scholars 1
- Sanctioned Scholars 1
- Speakers Supported 2
- Speakers Disinvited 0
- FIRE Supported 0
- FIRE Sanctioned 0
- Student Groups Supported 0
- Student Groups Sanctioned 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Above Average
- Speech Code Green