Top 99 College Speech Topics

Ninety-nine emotional, controversial, or relatable speech ideas for college students

Here's my list of 99 college speech topics! They cover all sorts of subjects, and you should be able to find something suitable for whatever type of speech you've been asked to deliver.

To make things easy on yourself, pick a topic that interests you and something you'll be able to speak about with passion!

It will make your research more interesting, and your speech more engaging for your listeners!

Are you returning to college, or just starting your freshman year?

Then check out these tips for time management for college students.

These tips for post-secondary students give you a fighting chance of thriving during your college years because you're capable of so much more than you realize if you schedule things right!

Round 1 - First 50 College Speech Topics

1st Fifty (50) College Speech Topics

Abortion
Euthanasia
The death penalty
Voting
Hazing in fraternities and sororities
Succeeding in college
What it means to be a hero
The dangers of drugs
The dangers of smoking
The dangers of alcohol
How to find a job
The dangers of credit cards
Staying Christian in college
Planning a party
How to make money on eBay
Tips to save money in college
Reality television
Today's music
Athletes as role models
My favorite celebrity
My best childhood memory
My worst childhood memory
The person who most influenced my life
My definition of "Family"
All about me!
My best friend
How to change a flat tire
How to get a second date
How to meet new people
My new year's resolution
Hurricanes
We are living in the end times
The life and death of Robin Williams
Talk shows
Civil disobedience
Sex education
Teenage pregnancy
Gun control
Legalizing marijuana
Passing your driving tests
Fad Diets
Anorexia
Bulimia
ADHD
ADD
Anxiety
Depression
Suicide
Study strategies - WaPo ex. "College Students: They don't know how to study"
Caffeine - Check out a sample informative speech - "The Truth About Caffeine"

49 More College Speech Topics

Fast food
The importance of exercise
Dyslexia
PMS
Cancer
A turning point in my life
Illiteracy
Gangs or gang violence
What type of legacy will you leave behind?
A moment that changed my life
If I won the lottery…
Platonic relationships
How to plan a vacation
The 'fake news' phenomenon and its dangers
Is Ebola a worldwide threat?
Energy drinks - useful or dangerous?
Practice makes perfect
A fair trial
What is a tornado?
The importance of a good night's sleep
Martin Luther King Jr.
Cell phones
Ideas for spring break trips
How to entertain on a budget
How to lose weight and keep it off
How to stop smoking
The media and self-esteem
The Kardashians
Immigration
O.J. Simpson
Trump and Twitter
Stephen King
The history of the internet
The invention of the telephone
The importance of a college education
Don't drop out of school
Muhammad Ali
Satellite vs. cable television
America's Got Talent
Should the school year be extended?
Teacher pay raises
The failure of the public school system
What is your credit score?
How to buy a car
What to look for in a roommate
How to reduce your carbon footprint
Is there life after death?
Life on other planets
Scientology

Knockout Your College Speech with a Great Topic

So there you have it - 99 college speech topics on which to base your presentation, or to inspire you to come up with a subject of your own!

Good luck with creating your speech - and if you'd like to share your creation, I'd love to publish it to help inspire others!

Need More Help - Here are a few free speech samples on some more topics that may be appropriate for college students:

If you like to publish or share, submit your speech here as an example for others to read after completion.

Free email delivery

MASTER INFORMATIVE SPEAKING WITH OUR FREE CHECKLIST!

We are offering you a FREE SpeakFlight Informative Speaking Preparation Checklist. This valuable resource is packed with step-by-step guidance to help you create compelling, memorable, and effective informative speeches.

Get Now!