University of Maryland - College Park
Public University
College Park, Maryland
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 55.72
Overall Ranking / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Overall Ranking 39
Rankings / out of 251 colleges surveyed
- Openness 59
- Tolerance (Liberals) 123
- Tolerance (Conservatives) 128
- Administrative Support 146
- Comfort 208
- Disruptive Conduct 236
- Self-Censorship 167
Administrative Behavior
- Deplatformings 1
- Disruptions 0
- Sanctioned Scholars 0
- Sanctioned ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ 2
- Honor Roll Statements 0
Climate
- Speech Climate Slightly Above Average
- Speech Code Green