Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Public University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
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 39.38
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 198
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 151
- Tolerance (Liberals) 160
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 112
- Administrative Support 187
- Comfort 222
- Disruptive Conduct 97
- Self-Censorship 172
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 1
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned Students 3
- Honor Roll Statements 1
Climate
- Speech Climate Below Average
- Speech Code Yellow