The 5 Most LGBTQ+ Friendly Universities in the U.S.

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The 5 Most LGBTQ+ Friendly Universities in the U.S.

A Rise in the Number of LGBTQ+ Students

More and more young Americans identify as LGBTQ+. According to a recent Gallup study, 23.1% of individuals born between 1997 and 2006 recognize themselves as part of this community—nearly 9% more than the previous generation.

However, despite this progress, university campuses are not free from discrimination, and some institutions remain unwelcoming to queer students.

Political Decisions Threatening LGBTQ+ Rights

In recent years, several measures have weakened the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. In January, the president signed an executive order restricting official recognition to only male and female sexes. In February, new regulations banned transgender women from competing in women's sports competitions.

Dr. Mitchell R. Lunn, an LGBTQ+ health specialist, warned in The New York Times that these decisions could “push some individuals back into the closet” and slow down the progress achieved over decades.

A Growingly Hostile Atmosphere in Certain States

Even before these federal decisions, some states had already passed laws limiting the rights of LGBTQ+ students. In May 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law restricting the teaching of gender-related topics in the state's public universities. Meanwhile, Texas Governor Greg Abbott enacted a law prohibiting public higher education institutions from organizing training or programs related to sexual orientation or gender identity without strict state oversight.

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The Importance of Choosing an Inclusive University

In the face of these increasing restrictions, LGBTQ+ high school students place significant importance on the environment of the universities they consider. Finding an institution where they will be fully accepted has become a key factor in their decision-making process.

Each year, The Princeton Review publishes a ranking of the most and least LGBTQ+ friendly universities, based on student responses to the statement: "Students treat all individuals equally, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity/expression."

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