State University Of New York - University at Buffalo
Public University
Buffalo, 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 42.82
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 169
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 189
- Tolerance (Liberals) 166
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 72
- Administrative Support 112
- Comfort 147
- Disruptive Conduct 238
- Self-Censorship 140
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 1
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned Students 1
- Honor Roll Statements 1
Climate
- Speech Climate Slightly Below Average
- Speech Code Yellow