While much research has examined lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer (LGBQ+) students' high school and college-going experiences, few studies have explored what LGBQ+ students consider during their college choice process. Utilizing Hossler and Gallagher's (1987) three-stage college choice model, this study analyzed 14 semi-structured interviews with LGBQ+ students to investigate the specific factors influencing their college choice process. Our analyses identified that participants sought a diverse environment, LGBQ+-specific resource availability, and academic fit as prominent features in their search process. By expanding current understanding of the college choice process, the results of this study can inform practitioners' approach to recruiting and supporting LGBQ+ students. We conclude with implications for improving LGBQ+ student transitions to postsecondary education and for future research. College choice is a widely researched topic (see Cabrera & LaNasa, 2000; Hossler & Gallagher, 1987; McDonough, 1997; Perna, 2006; Toutkoushian et al., 2015). Before students can enter college, they must complete high school or earn an equivalent credential. High school can be a challenging time for many students. However, substantial evidence shows that students holding sexually minoritized identities (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer [LGBQ+]) may find high school even more challenging (see Sansone, 2019; Varjas et al., 2008). Research shows that LGBTQ+ high school students felt unsafe, missed school, changed schools, heard overt homophobic remarks, and avoided participating in extracurricular activities (Almeida et al., 2009; Espelage et al., 2008; Kosciw et al., 2018). In turn, these challenging contexts for LGBQ+ high school students can negatively affect mental health and academic performance. A consequence of these hostile environments is that LGBQ+ high school students may not consider postsecondary education (Kosciw et al., 2018). For students interested in pursuing college degrees, high school incidents may shape what LGBQ+ students consider during the college choice process. To better understand this phenomenon, in this study we explore the following research question: What do LGBQ+ students search for during their college choice process?