Howard University
Private University
Washington, District Of Columbia
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 29.77
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 236
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 48
- Tolerance (Liberals) 120
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 243
- Administrative Support 230
- Comfort 7
- Disruptive Conduct 224
- Self-Censorship 146
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 1
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned Students 2
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Poor
- Speech Code Red