International Student Enrollment Drops

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New international student enrollment fell sharply this year amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown
International student enrollment rates at American colleges and universities fell sharply this year, driven by visa application issues as prospective students are caught up in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

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New international student enrolment drops 17% at US universities
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International student enrollment sees major drop under Trump’s second term
India Surpasses China As Biggest Source Of Foreign Students In US
Indian students are cementing their position as a dominant presence in the United States, with the latest data for the 2024-25 academic year confirming India as the largest source of international stu...

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US colleges see 17% drop in newly enrolled international students, report finds
New International Student Enrollments Plummeted This Fall, Survey Finds
India surpasses China; has highest international students in US: Report
International students accounted for 6 per cent of the total U.S. higher education population and contributed nearly USD 55 billion to the U.S. economy in 2024, as per US Department of Commerce.

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How foreign student enrollment is shifting in the U.S., in 6 charts
Trump visa crackdown triggers drop in international student enrollment in US
IndiaWest

Visa Crackdowns See Fall In Indian Student Enrollment In Most US Colleges

WASHINGTON, DC -US universities have reported a 10 per cent drop in graduate enrollment from India in 2024-25, alongside a sharper 17 per cent decline in international students in the fall of 2025, according to a new US State Department-funded report.
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An NIU international student explains how difficult it is to get a visa as the Trump administration makes it even harder

It’s been a stressful year for many international students. The Trump administration is canceling visas, re-writing rules, & monitoring students’ social media. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin sat down with a Northern Illinois University student from Nigeria to talk about life on a visa.
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Applying for a visa

An exchange visitor visa is required for foreign citizens to enter the United States and participate in an exchange visitor program. A student visa is required to attend college in the United States. After submitting your DS-160, you are required to attend ...

Foreign student enrollment in US down to lowest numbers in a decade

U.S. colleges saw a 17% drop in international student enrollment, resulting in an estimated $1 billion economic loss as visa challenges deter foreign students.
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