College Free Speech Rankings 2027

SUMMARY

In the newly released 2027 College Free Speech Rankings, Purdue University has been ranked No. 3 among U.S. public universities.

These strong rankings, based on a survey from College Pulse and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), affirm Purdue’s national reputation and long-standing commitment to fostering free and open debate on campus for its students.

The score is the sum of 12 components, including six measures from student perceptions, three assessing campus speech policies and three evaluating how schools respond to speech controversies. The report said more than 63,000 students were surveyed from 262 colleges and universities nationwide, including 312 Boilermaker students.

The 2027 report, titled “What Is the State of Free Speech on American Campuses,” marks the seventh consecutive year that FIRE and College Pulse have surveyed college undergraduates about their perceptions and experiences regarding free speech on their campuses. FIRE is a nonprofit organization committed to defending and sustaining the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought. College Pulse conducts market research, brand tracking and creates custom surveys on American college students.

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Purdue has a long-standing commitment to freedom of expression.

And we were recently recognized for this university strength: We’re ranked No. 3 among U.S. public universities in the 2027 College Free Speech Rankings, according to College Pulse and the @thefireorg.

Learn more about Purdue’s dedication to fostering free and open debate: [Link to news release]

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Purdue is ranked No. 3 among U.S. public universities in the 2027 College Free Speech Rankings from College Pulse and @TheFIREorg.

Learn more about our long-standing commitment to freedom of expression. Link to news release

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Purdue remains committed to cultivating a campus experience where students can freely speak their minds and exchange their thoughts.

And we stand out when it comes to this deep-rooted value: We’re ranked No. 3 among U.S. public universities in the 2027 College Free Speech Rankings from College Pulse and the @foundation-for-individual-rights-and-expression.

Learn more: [Link to news release]

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Purdue is a national leader in fostering a robust free-speech culture for its students.

The university is ranked No. 3 among U.S. public universities by @college_pulse and @thefireorg.

Learn more about the 2027 College Free Speech Rankings at the [link emoji] in @lifeatpurdue’s bio.