Study Abroad Fast Facts

In 2008-2009:

Total study abroad participation:  995 students

Short-term program participation:  656 students

• January: 540
• Spring-embedded: 49
• Summer: 67

Semester/Year-long programs:  339

• Fall: 163
• Spring: 120
• Summer: 43
• Year-long: 13

Gender ratio (%):  61% female, 39% male

Students of color who study abroad (%):  12%

Most popular fields of study for students studying off-campus:

• Business (Marketing, Finance, Entrepreneurship)
• Catholic Studies
• Law
• Psychology

Percentage of graduating seniors (December 2008 and May 2009) who studied abroad while at St. Thomas:  46%

Top Destinations:

• Italy
• England 
• Germany
• Spain

In 2006-2007 (the most recent data available), the University of St. Thomas achieved a national ranking of 4th overall in the doctoral institution category for undergraduate study abroad participation (source:  2008 Open Doors Survey)