As thousands of students return to their college or university campus and as many step onto campus as a new student for the first time this fall semester, they now have one complete and comprehensive national resource ranking for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) inclusion and friendliness. Nineteen schools nationwide make highest five-star rating while other schools taking positive steps to 'come out' for their LGBT students.

The "State of Higher Education for LGBT People" is the most comprehensive national research of its kind to date. The report documents experiences of nearly 6000 students, faculty, staff and administrators who identify as LGBTQQA at colleges and universities across the United States. National study will provide the means for student activists, campus program planners and policy makers to implement strategic initiatives to address the needs and concerns of their LGBTQQA students and employees.