Elon earns #1 national study abroad ranking

Elon ranks first among the nation's master's-level colleges and universities in the number of students studying abroad. The #1 ranking is from the Open Doors 2005 report by the Institute of International Education. Details...

During the 2003-04 academic year, Elon sent 836 students to study internationally. About 63 percent of Elon’s graduating seniors have at least one study abroad experience.

Here is the Open Doors 2005 ranking for master’s-level schools along with the number of study abroad students:

  1. Elon University – 836
  2. James Madison University – 709
  3. Villanova University – 592
  4. California Polytechnic State U. – San Luis Obispo – 563
  5. Lynn University – 560
  6. Truman State University – 544
  7. University of Richmond – 525
  8. Appalachian State University – 480
  9. St. Cloud State University – 468
  10. University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire – 452
  11. University of Northern Iowa – 449
  12. Ithaca College – 430
  13. College of Charleston – 412
  14. Loyola College in Maryland – 409
  15. University of Minnesota – Duluth – 392
  16. Grand Valley State University – 360
  17. University of North Florida – 358
  18. University of Wisconsin – Steven’s Point – 357
  19. University of Redlands – 356
  20. Texas State University – San Maros – 349

>>Read the Open Doors 2005 news release

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