State University of New York - Albany
Public University
Albany, New York
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 37.66
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 212
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 200
- Tolerance (Liberals) 131
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 96
- Administrative Support 134
- Comfort 203
- Disruptive Conduct 229
- Self-Censorship 237
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 1
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 2
- Sanctioned Students 0
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Below Average
- Speech Code Yellow