University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Public University
Knoxville, Tennessee
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 50.31
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 95
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 197
- Tolerance (Liberals) 215
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 46
- Administrative Support 13
- Comfort 219
- Disruptive Conduct 178
- Self-Censorship 218
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 0
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 2
- Sanctioned Â鶹´«Ã½IOS 2
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Average
- Speech Code Green