A recent survey by Brown University's student newspaper reveals that approximately one-third of incoming freshmen identify as LGBTQ+. This figure is slightly lower than a previous survey two years prior, which found 40% of the student body identified as LGBTQ+. The survey, with 733 responses, shows diverse identifications, including bisexual, questioning, gay/lesbian, and pansexual. Social scientists offered insights, noting trends in LGBT identification among college-aged students. Eric Kaufmann suggests the rise is linked to female bisexuality, viewing it more as an identity than a behavior. Michael New posits that younger Gen Z members may be more politically conservative and religious, impacting identification rates. Elite universities like Brown may see higher LGBT identification due to socioeconomic factors and secularity. Gallup's research shows similar percentages for Gen Z identifying as LGBTQ+, around 23%, with younger generations coming out earlier. A Gallup representative attributes differences to greater acceptance in modern times, encouraging self-identification.