US EditionNew international student enrolment drops 17% at US universities
- This fall, the Institute of International Education survey found international enrollment at U.S. campuses fell 1% compared with last year, based on responses from more than 800 schools.
- Visa processing problems emerged as a major constraint, with the Trump administration reducing foreign student reliance and the U.S. State Department tightening visa screening, while colleges cited India delays and travel restrictions.
- New first-time entrants fell 17%, with graduate students declining 12%, including DePauw University’s almost 62% drop and University of Illinois’ 6% fall, while nearly three-quarters of institutions allowed deferrals to spring and fall 2026.
- Smaller and regional colleges are reporting budget cuts after downswings, with Kent State University in Ohio requiring an additional $4 million in cuts amid falling international numbers and university presidents warning about tuition revenue impact.
- Education firms say students are pivoting toward Europe and Asia as colleges in Germany and Canada ramp up recruitment, while college officials warn of concerns for fall '26 and '27 and rising Optional Practical Training offsets declines.
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