US EditionArrivals of international students to the US dropped almost a fifth in August, data shows
International student arrivals in the U.S. fell 19% in August due to visa interview pauses, travel bans, and new vetting rules, impacting enrollment from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
- International student arrivals in the U.S. dropped 19% in August 2025 compared to August 2024, according to preliminary data from the National Travel and Tourism Office.
- The decline in international student visas signals potential budget threats for American colleges as global enrollment decreases.
- Clay Harmon of the Association of International Enrollment Management noted that a delay in visa interviews had maximum possible impact for fall semester admissions.
76 Articles
76 Articles
Arrival of International Students Dropped by 19 Percent in August
The number of international students traveling to the United States in August decreased by about a fifth compared with August 2024—the largest drop in arrivals recorded after the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal government data on foreign students studying in the United States do not show a comparable drop in international students. The drop in arrivals follows several actions taken by the Trump administration, including additional vetting of applican…
Associated Press News
Arrivals of international students to the US dropped almost a fifth in August, data shows
Federal data shows a significant drop in international student arrivals in the U.S. this August, down 19% compared to last year.
U.S. Foreign Student Arrivals Plunge Nearly 20% in August
U.S. Foreign Student Arrivals Plunge Nearly 20% in August - The number of students coming from India dropped by 44% in a single month as the Trump administration tightens visa rules. The number of Chinese students has fallen 18% over the past decade
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 74% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
