In case you’re wondering how all Virginia institutions scored in the 2024 FIRE free speech rankings, here is a summary of the universities included in the survey. For perspective, I’ve included the top and bottom scorers. Liberty University is listed separately, as it is one of six that prioritize other values over free speech. Remember, the rankings reflect an assessment of formal written policies, not actual practice or campus climate. — JAB
| 2024 FIRE Free Speech Ranking | |||
| Rank | Institution | Score | Speech Climate |
| #1 | Michigan Technological University | 78.01 | Good |
| #6 | University of Virginia | 68.00 | Above Average |
| #8 | George Mason University | 67.67 | Above Average |
| #20 | Washington & Lee University | 62.99 | Above Average |
| #26 | James Madison University | 58.83 | Slightly Above Average |
| #59 | College of William and Mary | 53.69 | Average |
| #160 | Virginia Tech | 42.17 | Slightly Below Average |
| #184 | Virginia Commonwealth University | 39.23 | Below Average |
| #248 | Harvard University | 0 | Abysmal |
| Liberty University | 35.62 | Warning, No Rank | |
