19 Grades Updated; 84% of schools engaged with ADL to inform report card
New York, NY – April 4, 2025 – ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today announced that, following consultations with 40% of the 135 schools assessed in the second Campus Antisemitism Report Card, it has issued revised grades for 19 schools.
Since the March 3, 2025, release of the report card, ADL's regional offices have actively worked with a substantial number of the assessed institutions to guide them in adopting best practices and policies to combat antisemitism.
As part of these consultations, schools were provided with a grace period until the end of March to implement new policies and submit updated information to inform their report card grade. Overall, these efforts have brought the percentage of schools who have engaged with ADL to inform the report card assessment up to 84%.
The consultations have also resulted in the revision of grades for 19 institutions, reflecting the positive changes made in response to ADL's Six Asks. Critically, these consultations have led to tangible outcomes: as a result of the 2025 Report Card, six universities have now established task forces or councils dedicated to combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life on campus that will formulate recommendations to their leadership. Moreover, six institutions have now amended their non-discrimination policies to explicitly include antisemitism, and five of those also included anti-Israeli bias.
“It is encouraging to see that a significant number of schools have decided to take action right after we released the 2025 Report Card a few weeks ago to improve the campus experience for Jewish students,” said Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO. “These important steps and policies send a clear message that antisemitism will not be tolerated on campus. We now urge consistent enforcement of the new policies and recommendations to ensure meaningful impact."
Changes to Grades
Following the release of the March 2025 Report Card, a number of universities immediately adopted or implemented new policies and programs, leading to several grade changes.
Grade Changes Following Immediate Policy Updates by Administrations
| Institution | Original Grade | Revised Grade | Actions |
| Purdue University | B | A | Standing committee on Jewish life established; antisemitism integrated into its nondiscrimination policies; antisemitism education expanded; opposition to BDS re-affirmed; and masked harassment prohibited. |
| University of Georgia | B | A | Advisory council to address antisemitism established. The University also provided additional information on their antisemitism education and program efforts. |
| Tulane University | C | B | Antisemitism integrated into its nondiscrimination policies; prohibition on masked harassment implemented; and Jewish alumni group launched. |
| University of South Florida (USF) | C | B | Presidential Advisory Committee on Antisemitism established; workshops scheduled on antisemitism for students, faculty and staff; and calendar of religious holidays added. |
| American University | C | B | Antisemitism integrated into its nondiscrimination policies. |
| San Diego State University (SDSU) | C | B | Antisemitism integrated into its Principles of Community policies. |
| University of Pittsburgh | D | C | New Jewish alumni group established. Additional information provided on interfaith activities and the efforts of the working group. |
| Northwestern University | D | C | New Advisory Council to the President on Jewish Life created. |
| University of Minnesota | F | C | Antisemitism and anti-Israeli bias integrated into policies; training mandated for all students, staff and faculty; in the process of establishing Jewish alumni group. |
| California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO) | F | D | Antisemitism integrated into policies; advisory council on antisemitism established; antisemitism education broadened; upcoming surveys to assess the Jewish student experience; and access to Jewish religious services facilitated. |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | F | D | Establishment of a Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Antisemitism and a religious holiday calendar. In the process of establishing a Jewish alumni group and a Jewish staff & faculty group. |
After the release of the March 2025 Report Card, several universities that had either not provided certain information, or had failed to respond to ADL’s requests for information at all, submitted new details, leading to several grade changes.
Grade Changes Based on Newly Submitted Information Not Previously Provided to ADL
| Institution | Original Grade | Revised Grade | Notes |
| Arizona State University (ASU) | B | A | Additional information on recent civil discourse programming. |
| Johns Hopkins University | C | B | Approval of a new Jewish faculty and staff association; information on antisemitism training and campus climate surveys conducted. |
| Indiana University | C | B | Additional information on civil discourse programming and condemnation of antisemitism on campus. |
| University of Southern California (USC) | D | C | Additional information on civil discourse programming; participation in programs to address antisemitism; antisemitism trainings; and advisory committee. |
| Stanford University | D | C | Inclusion of antisemitism and anti-Israeli bias on their Title VI webpage and additional information on their partnerships with Israeli institutions. |
| University of Houston | D | C | Additional information on antisemitism trainings; partnerships with Israeli institutions and BDS policies. |
| Boston University | D | C | Additional information on a Jewish alumni group and campus climate surveys. Firmer stance in condemning campus antisemitism. |
| Lehigh University | D | C | Additional information on Kosher dining and antisemitism training opportunities. |
“The consultations ADL has engaged in with universities and colleges are part of our commitment to fostering safer and more inclusive environments for Jewish students and all members of the campus community,” said Shira Goodman, ADL’s VP of Advocacy and Head of the Ronald Birnbaum Center to Combat Antisemitism in Education (CCAE). “Addressing antisemitism on campuses across the United States is one of our top priorities and the willingness of many schools to engage with us after the release of our report card shows this is a priority for them as well. We hope this continues and that more schools will continue to engage, take action and see their climate improve.”
ADL remains dedicated to supporting educational institutions in their efforts to create campuses free from antisemitism and hate. The organization encourages all colleges and universities to strive for excellence in their policies and practices, aiming for an 'A' grade as the standard for commitment to no tolerance for antisemitism.
The 2025 Campus Antisemitism Report Card evaluated institutions based on 30 criteria across three categories: administrative policies, Jewish life on campus, and campus conduct and climate concerns. This comprehensive assessment provides a critical tool for stakeholders, including students, parents, faculty, and alumni, to understand the current state of antisemitism on campuses and the effectiveness of institutional responses.
The Campus Antisemitism Report Card is a project of the ADL Ronald Birnbaum Center to Combat Antisemitism in Education (CCAE) and the recently launched Ratings and Assessments Institute (RAI).
For more information on the Campus Antisemitism Report Card and ADL's ongoing efforts, please visit ADL's website.
ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.