Top 10 least LGBTQ+ friendly colleges?

I feel it's essential to be aware and informed. Could someone inform me about the top 10 colleges that are considered the least LGBTQ+ friendly? What issues or policies led to their ranking? Any advice for LGBTQ+ students navigating college choices?

The Campus Pride Index, a tool that helps rank LGBTQ+ friendly campuses, doesn't specifically create a list of the 'least LGBTQ+ friendly' colleges. Their mission is to promote inclusivity on all campuses, so they highlight the schools that are doing well, not the ones that are lacking. The Princeton Review, however, does rank the schools where students identify their administration as not supportive to the LGBTQ+ community.

Here's a list of schools that The Princeton Review ranked as not having strong support for their LGBT+ students. It's important to note that these rankings are subjective and depend on student experiences:

1. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

2. Grove City College

3. Hampden-Sydney College

4. Brigham Young University (Utah)

5. Gordon College

6. College of the Ozarks

7. Indiana Wesleyan University

8. Wofford College

9. Baylor University

10. Catholic University of America

The lack of support for the LGBTQ+ community could be due to various reasons such as religious beliefs held by the campus culture, lack of queer clubs or events, absence of a non-discrimination policy that includes sexual orientation or gender identity, etc.

For LGBTQ+ students navigating college choices, it's essential to research the school culture and policies. See if they have an inclusive non-discrimination policy, check if they have LGBTQ+ resource centers, and try to connect with current students or alumni who can share their experiences at these colleges. Additionally, visit the campus if possible to get a firsthand feel for the atmosphere and culture.

And finally, be sure to consult resources like the Campus Pride Index which rates schools based on a variety of factors such as LGBTQ+ inclusive policies, support and institutional commitment, academic life, student life, housing, campus safety, etc. The better-rated schools on such indexes tend to have more supportive environments for LGBTQ+ students, making them potentially better choices.