A recent Anti-Defamation League (ADL) report reveals a concerning trend of antisemitism on college campuses, with 13 universities receiving failing grades. The 2025 Campus Antisemitism Report Card, which assessed 135 schools, assigned grades based on 30 criteria related to administrative policies, Jewish life on campus, and campus conduct. The criteria fall under three categories: Administrative Policies, Jewish Life on Campus, and Campus Conduct and Climate Concerns.

Among the institutions receiving an "F" were California Polytechnic State University, DePaul University, Evergreen State College, Haverford College, Loyola University New Orleans, Pitzer College, Pomona College, Portland State University, Scripps College, The New School, University of California Santa Barbara, University of Illinois Chicago, and University of Minnesota.

DePaul University responded to the report, expressing disappointment and emphasizing their commitment to condemning antisemitism. They also expressed a desire to collaborate with the ADL to understand the assessment and improve the experiences of Jewish students. Haverford College echoed this sentiment, welcoming constructive feedback to foster a thriving environment for all students.

The report highlighted specific incidents contributing to the failing grades. At DePaul, two Jewish students were assaulted by masked individuals in November. Portland State University temporarily closed its campus in May due to anti-Israel protests that involved vandalism and occupation of the library. Similar protests occurred at The New School in New York City. The University of California, Santa Barbara, faced reports of faculty expressing anti-Israel bias in class, while students at the University of Minnesota staged an anti-Israel protest outside Hillel.

In contrast, eight schools earned "A" grades, including Florida International University, the University of Alabama, the University of Miami, and Vanderbilt University. The ADL noted a positive trend, with 36% of schools receiving A or B grades, up from 23.5% in 2024. They attributed this improvement to policy changes, revised demonstration protocols, antisemitism education, and improved bias reporting mechanisms.

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt reiterated his call for all campuses to achieve an "A" grade, emphasizing that this should be the standard. While acknowledging progress, he stressed the need for continued action to ensure Jewish students feel safe and included on campus.