University of California, Berkeley
Public University
Berkeley, 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 34.22
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 225
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 43
- Tolerance (Liberals) 36
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 121
- Administrative Support 56
- Comfort 160
- Disruptive Conduct 232
- Self-Censorship 76
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 2
- Disruptions 1
- Sanctioned Scholars 1
- Sanctioned Students 0
- Honor Roll Statements 2
Climate
- Speech Climate Below Average
- Speech Code Yellow