It is pride month! We love taking time out to focus on LGBTQ+ students and families to support and advocate for them on their education journey. We have worked with many students in this population and like to highlight organizations that work tirelessly to ensure a safer and more equitable experience for students.
Campus Pride is one such company. They are a non-profit organization working towards a safer college experience for LGBTQ+ students. In the past couple of years, they have compiled a list of the top schools in the US for LGBTQ+ students. They are among the top ranked best campuses for inclusion and safety based on LGBTQ-friendly policies, programs, and practices.
Find the list below to explore more.
Best Ranked Schools for LGBTQ+ Students
Ithica College--Ithaca, NY
Rutgers New Brunswick--New Brunswick, NJ
University of Maryland, College Park--College Park, MD
Lehigh University--Bethlehem, PA
Montclair State University--Montclair, NJ
Pennsylvania State University--University Park, PA
University of Pennsylvania--Philadelphia, PA
Princeton University--Princeton, NJ
Kansas State University--Manhattan, KS
Southern Illinois University Carbondale--Carbondale, IL
Indiana University Bloomington--Bloomington, IN
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire--Eau Claire, WI
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee--Milwaukee, WI
University of Wisconsin Green Bay--Green Bay, WI
The Ohio State University--Columbus, OH
Kenyon College--Gambier, OH
Kent State University--Kent, OH
Augsburg University--Minneapolis, MN
Macalester College--Saint Paul, MN
Purdue University--West Lafayette, IN
University of Michigan Ann Arbor--Ann Arbor, MI
Tufts University--Medford, MA
University of Massachusetts Amherst--Amherst, MA
University of Vermont--Burlington. VT
MIT--Cambridge, MA
Guilford College--Greensboro, NC
Northern Kentucky University--Highland Heights, KY
Elon University--Elon, NC
University of Kentucky--Lexington, KY
University of Louisville--Louisville, KY
University of Texas at Dallas--Richardson, TX
Texas Tech University--Lubbock, TX
University of Washington--Seattle, WA
University of Oregon--Eugene, OR
Portland State University--Portland, OR
University of Colorado at Boulder--Boulder, CO
Southern Oregon University--Ashland, OR
San Diego State University--San Diego, CA
Washington State University--Pullman, WA
Harvey Mudd College--Claremont, CA
A safe, equitable, and inclusive environment is the right of every student. Do your research at prospective schools to understand organizations, clubs, and resources for students. The next best step to take is to call the admissions office and talk to a representative. That's what they are there for! They can answer any questions, talk to you about specifics regarding LGBTQ+ students, and even connect you to potential peers in the university community.
Good luck!
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