California State University - Fresno
Public University
Fresno, 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 43.89
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 157
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 147
- Tolerance (Liberals) 236
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 202
- Administrative Support 33
- Comfort 156
- Disruptive Conduct 132
- Self-Censorship 190
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned Students 1
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Slightly Below Average
- Speech Code Red