Gay colleges

Good colleges for gay/LGBT students + colleges to avoid

Sue

While @TooOld4School is right in saying that most colleges are LBGTQ friendly that’s not universally true of the areas surrounding them. When you look at colleges I’d consider the towns in which they’re located. How comfortable would you be walking downtown while discretely holding your boyfriend/girlfriend’s hand? Would you have to worry someone would yell something from a car? Are there LGBTQ warm medical and counseling services available? Will you touch the need to defend your sexuality on the local or state level? Will you have to endure overhearing public conversations about “those people”? Does the town have an active human rights commission?

roycroftmom22

OP, you are an grown-up, or close to it. You should not be relying upon “I heard one friend say” facts. There are numerous websites by students devoted to college life, some specifically for gays, some not, where you can easily ascertain your likely comfort level at any particular school. As prior posters have noted, that is one factor, and lik

Colleges with the top percentage of gays and/or lesbians

Chicagobound1

So, I’m starting this thread because there are all these ‘gay friendly’ college lists out there. But as a gay kid looking for a school to leave to, a lot of the criteria on the ‘gay friendly’ lists didn’t matter one iota to me. While it’s amazing if there’s a GLBT lounge or a lot of allies or benefits for the same-sex partners of faculty and staff - and while all of these can in some ways indicate a gay-friendly ‘culture’ at a university - to an extent they are independent of what GLBT people really care about when they are evaluating the gay life aspect of a university: the number of people they can date.

Most gay people appear from high schools where they only know one or two gay kids (including themselves). Some include been bullied but most have simply been isolated. Having a “safe” territory isn’t nearly as significant as having a “gay space.”

With that said, let’s not take this topic too seriously in a sense that we get a lot of argument over whether or not th

Best Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students in

Many American colleges and universities proceed above and beyond to offer initiatives and resources supporting LGBTQ+ students (also referred to as LGBTQIA), from their first year to after graduation.

From LGBTQ-inclusive housing and healthcare options to Diverse communities and comprehensive support services, this article explores all the ways colleges support LGBTQ+ students.

Get ready to find LGBTQ-friendly colleges that are leading the way in creating inclusive and affirming environments for students of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

10 best Diverse colleges

The 10 colleges below are the best of the best (in no particular order) at supporting and protecting their LGBTQ+ students.

University of Maryland, College Park

Acceptance rate: 52%
Undergraduate enrollment: 30,
In-state tuition: $10,
Out-of-state tuition: $38,
Six-year graduation rate: 88%

The University of Maryland (UMD) is recognizable for its promise to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for Gay students.&n

Top 50 LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities

1. Stamps School of Art & Design—University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI): Spectrum Center, the hub of the LGBTQ+ universe on campus; resources from mentoring and crisis intervention to academic tutoring and help navigating campus; amusement social events, support groups, jobs, leadership opportunities, and connections with LGBTQ+ alumni

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2. Ithaca College (Ithaca, NY): LGBTQ-specific course offerings; advisory committee dedicated to LGBTQ+ issues on campus; ally programs for all students on campus to raise awareness; Center for LGBT Education, Outreach & Services, with an LGBTQ+ resource library; LGBT Awareness Month; extraordinary guest speakers; resources for navigating the college experience

3. University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY): Admission officers with specific training in helping LGBTQ+ students apply to the University; counseling staff to facilitate students make the transition to college, including dedicated trans-inclusive counselors; LGBTQ+ campus police liaisons to help students feel safe; distinct graduation cerem