California Polytechnic State University
Public University
San Luis Obispo, California
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 48.17
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 120
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 116
- Tolerance (Liberals) 127
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 153
- Administrative Support 139
- Comfort 247
- Disruptive Conduct 181
- Self-Censorship 41
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned Students 0
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Average
- Speech Code Yellow