University of Southern California
Private University
Los Angeles, 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 19.79
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 245
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 118
- Tolerance (Liberals) 54
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 101
- Administrative Support 228
- Comfort 187
- Disruptive Conduct 184
- Self-Censorship 178
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 3
- Disruptions 1
- Sanctioned Scholars 2
- Sanctioned Â鶹´«Ã½IOS 0
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Very Poor
- Speech Code Red