St. Olaf college is among the most highly ranked baccalaureate institutions for study abroad participation, as measured by the Institute of International Education Open Doors reports. Our financial aid and scholarships bring study abroad/away within reach of every Ole! See all our data on the High Impact Practices dashboard for study abroad/away.
701 Oles
studied abroad/away in 2023-24
62%
of the Class of 2024 participated in at least one study abroad/away program
35
countries (including the U.S.) hosted Oles in the 2023-24 academic year
The 5Cs: Our Guiding Principles for Study Abroad/Away


About Study Abroad/Away
The Smith Center for Global Engagement enables students to be globally engaged by offering study abroad programs in more than 40 countries around the world and study away programs in destinations across the United States.


