University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Public University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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 49.87
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 102
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 144
- Tolerance (Liberals) 154
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 199
- Administrative Support 196
- Comfort 140
- Disruptive Conduct 244
- Self-Censorship 208
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned Students 0
- Honor Roll Statements 1
Climate
- Speech Climate Average
- Speech Code Yellow