Oregon — A 2025 national report on antisemitism at U.S. colleges and universities concludes that Jewish students across the country continue to face heightened levels of harassment, intimidation, and uneven institutional protection. The annual Campus Antisemitism Report, published by StopAntisemitism, evaluated 90 colleges and universities and issued letter grades based on documented incidents, survey responses from Jewish students, and the quality of administrative action.
According to the report, a majority of surveyed Jewish students, 58% , said they personally experienced antisemitism during the past year, while only 12% felt their cases were properly addressed by their institutions. Sixty-five percent reported hiding elements of their Jewish identity, and 58% said their schools failed to adequately protect them after the October 7 attacks. The report also found that 39% hid their Jewish identity, and 65% felt unwelcome on campus, with 62% reporting they were directly blamed for Israel’s actions.
The report issued failing grades to more than two dozen schools, citing severe incidents, federal civil-rights investigations, or what investigators described as “deliberate indifference” by university leadership. Campuses rated “F” include:
Harvard University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); Columbia University; Yale University; University of Pennsylvania; Northwestern University; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Davis; University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA); University of Washington; University of Oregon; Portland State University; Pomona College; The New School University; University of Wisconsin–Madison; Princeton University; George Washington University; Johns Hopkins University; Georgetown University; Rutgers University; Middlebury College; San Francisco State University; University of California, Santa Cruz; and Stanford University.
Across these campuses, Jewish students reported harassment, vandalism, threats, targeted disruptions of events, and, in some cases, violence. Several universities are under ongoing federal Title VI investigation for their handling of antisemitic incidents. Others were criticized for inconsistent enforcement of policies, a lack of transparency, or failing to intervene during prolonged protests and encampments that students said created hostile or unsafe conditions.
The report also compared high-performing institutions—those receiving A grades—to identify practices associated with safer climates. These schools, including Baylor University, Clemson University, Colby College, and others, were noted for rapid incident response, transparent communication, consistent disciplinary procedures, and active engagement with Jewish student organizations.
For Portland State University the report notes:
PSU Jewish students have reported persistent antisemitic harassment and exclusion, and the U.S. Department of Education has opened a civil rights investigation into the universityʼs handling of antisemitism. The campus climate for Jewish students remains marked by elevated risk and unclear protections.
For University of Oregon the report states:
Jewish students have reported antisemitic incidents such as swastika graffiti and the removal of pro Jewish materials in residence halls. While the university has publicly condemned these acts and opened investigations, the campus climate remains fraught with safety concerns
StopAntisemitism recommended that universities adopt clearer accountability measures, expand cultural-competence education, collaborate more closely with federal agencies, and regularly publish data on antisemitic incidents.
The organization stated that while some institutions have strengthened policies, the overall climate on many campuses remains “tense, unsafe, and marked by significant distrust,” particularly at schools receiving failing grades.
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