LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges
The 0 highest-rated colleges for LGBTQ+ inclusivity based on Campus Pride Index scores. These institutions scored 4.0 or higher out of 5.0 across eight categories including policy inclusion, student life, campus safety, and support services.
How This List Was Built
This list includes all institutions that scored 4.0 or higher on the Campus Pride Index overall rating. The Campus Pride Index evaluates colleges across eight dimensions of LGBTQ+ inclusivity: policy inclusion, institutional support, academic life, student life, housing, campus safety, counseling and health, and recruitment and retention. Each category is scored on a 1.0–5.0 scale, and the overall rating is the unweighted average.
Colleges are ranked by overall rating. Ties are broken alphabetically. Data sourced from publicly available institutional policies and program inventories.
No colleges currently meet the 4.0+ threshold.
View all Campus Pride rankingsFinding the Right LGBTQ-Friendly College
Choosing a college with strong LGBTQ+ policies and support services can make a significant difference in student experience and outcomes. The Campus Pride Index evaluates institutions across eight key areas to help prospective students identify campuses where they can thrive.
Beyond overall scores, consider exploring individual college profiles for detailed breakdowns of policy inclusion, housing options, campus safety measures, and available support resources. You can also filter the full Campus Pride Index by state and minimum rating, or browse all colleges by state for a broader search.