Here are the 10 most inclusive colleges for LGBTQ+ students, according to a leadership nonprofit

Metropolitan State University of Denver student at graduation — These LGBTQ-friendly colleges were ranked based on the presence and size of an LGBTQ+ organization on campus, the diversity of faculty, and the resources dedicated to healthcare and social services for LGBTQ+ students, among other factors.
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The National Society of Leadership and Success conducted research into 720 colleges.
Researchers at the nonprofit examined the resources the colleges had for LGBTQ+ students.
Top colleges include Rutgers University and the University of Washington.

The National Society of Leadership and Success, a national nonprofit that helps young adults develop leadership skills, conducted research on the more than 720 colleges and universities where it has student chapters. The organization, which has previously partnered with the likes of President Barack Obama and President George W. Bush, identified 10 universities with exceptional resources for LGBTQ+ students.

Colleges were ranked based on the presence and size of an LGBTQ+ organization on campus, the diversity of faculty, resources dedicated to healthcare and social services for LGBTQ+ students, and an evaluation by Campus Pride, a nonprofit that works with colleges to make them more LGBTQ+ friendly.

Here are the most LGBTQ+ friendly colleges and universities, according to the NSLS analysis.

1. Rutgers University

Rutgers University commencement featuring President Barack Obama — Rutgers University.
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Rutgers' Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities creates an inclusive setting for students and also provides education in gender, sexuality, and identity studies, according to the NSLS. The center pairs queer students with mentors for additional needed support, the nonprofit found.

2. University of Washington

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The University of Washington offers a major in Gender and Sexuality Studies. It also has the Q Center, which offers community, education, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community.

3. Ohio State University

Ohio State University's stadium — Ohio State University.
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Ohio State University provides LGBTQ+ students many resources and services including mental healthcare, tutoring, and several networking organizations, such as LGBTQ+ & Allies in Medicine and Out in Business.

4. University of Massachusetts, Amherst

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, students are welcomed on campus. — The University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
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The Stonewall Center at UMass, Amherst, was established in 1985 to provide physical- and mental-health services, educational programs, and advocacy workshops. It's one of the oldest college LGBTQ+ organizations in the nation, according to the NSLS.

5. Texas A&M University, San Antonio

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The university is home to the LGBTQA Coalition at Texas A&M-San Antonio, a community center for queer students and allies. The campus also hosts multiple events for Pride Month, including Netflix screenings and other events for LGBTQ+ students and allies,

6. San Diego State University

San Diego State University student move off campus. — San Diego State University.
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The university offers a robust number of student groups like the Queer Student Union and Womyn's Outreach Association, as well as a number of events designed for LGBTQ+ students. The SDSU Pride Center is dedicated to providing queer, trans, and gender-nonconforming students with the support to make the most of their college years, according to the NSLS.

7. University of Maryland, College Park

The LGBTQ+ Equity Center at the University of Maryland is dedicated to providing inclusive programming for the campus's diverse community. In addition to student-life programming, the center offers leadership training for the next generation of social-justice advocates, according to the nonprofit's research.

8. Montclair State University

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The university has an extensive array of LGBTQ+ services and an on-campus LGBTQ+ residential community.

9. Metropolitan State University of Denver

Founded in 1992, the LGBTQ Resource Center at Metropolitan State University is a safe space and resource center designed to give LGBTQ+ students a place to gather.

10. University of Oregon

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The University of Oregon's LGBT Education and Support Services department offers social and professional groups and organizations for students to engage and network with their communities, according to the NSLS.

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