US Colleges See 17% Drop in International Student Enrollment as Trump's Immigration Crackdown Bites.
The Institute of International Education has reported a 17% decline in new international student enrollment at US colleges and universities this fall, a stark contrast to four years of consistent growth following the COVID-19 pandemic. The report found that only 57% of surveyed institutions reported an increase in new international students, while 29% saw a decrease.
The drop is largely attributed to the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration, which has resulted in over 6,000 international student visa revocations since March. The US State Department has also introduced stricter screening processes for student visa applicants, requiring them to make their social media profiles public for security checks.
International students from countries such as China and South Korea saw stable or increased enrollment numbers, while those from India experienced a decline that likely contributed to the overall national drop in new enrollment. The report found that nearly all surveyed institutions provided extra support for international students, including guidance on maintaining visa status and flexible start dates.
California schools reported a record number of admitted students, including a 17% increase in admitted international students. However, the state is part of a multistate coalition opposing proposed federal changes that would restrict international student visas to a fixed four-year period and limit students' ability to change schools or programs.
The decline in international student enrollment raises concerns about the impact on US colleges and universities, which rely heavily on foreign students to supplement their tuition income. The Institute of International Education's report serves as a warning sign for higher education institutions, highlighting the need for policymakers to address the root causes of the decline rather than simply addressing its symptoms.
The Institute of International Education has reported a 17% decline in new international student enrollment at US colleges and universities this fall, a stark contrast to four years of consistent growth following the COVID-19 pandemic. The report found that only 57% of surveyed institutions reported an increase in new international students, while 29% saw a decrease.
The drop is largely attributed to the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration, which has resulted in over 6,000 international student visa revocations since March. The US State Department has also introduced stricter screening processes for student visa applicants, requiring them to make their social media profiles public for security checks.
International students from countries such as China and South Korea saw stable or increased enrollment numbers, while those from India experienced a decline that likely contributed to the overall national drop in new enrollment. The report found that nearly all surveyed institutions provided extra support for international students, including guidance on maintaining visa status and flexible start dates.
California schools reported a record number of admitted students, including a 17% increase in admitted international students. However, the state is part of a multistate coalition opposing proposed federal changes that would restrict international student visas to a fixed four-year period and limit students' ability to change schools or programs.
The decline in international student enrollment raises concerns about the impact on US colleges and universities, which rely heavily on foreign students to supplement their tuition income. The Institute of International Education's report serves as a warning sign for higher education institutions, highlighting the need for policymakers to address the root causes of the decline rather than simply addressing its symptoms.
! I mean, we need those international students to bring in that diverse perspective and talent. 17% is a big drop, and it's not just the colleges that are affected - the US economy as a whole is going to feel the pinch. And what's with all these visa revocations? It's like they're playing politics with people's lives 
. I get that security concerns are important, but can't we find a balance? California schools are doing their part by offering extra support and being part of the multistate coalition to fight for change. Maybe this is a wake-up call for us to think about how our policies affect the world 
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17% drop in international student enrollment is kinda surprising considering all the drama around immigration and whatnot 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to come to the US of A with a stable visa system? 
It's not like those students are gonna find better deals or opportunities elsewhere... 
what's the deal with these new screening processes tho? is it really about security or just a way to control who gets in? 
I'm not surprised to see this happen. I mean, think about it - Trump's policies have been making international students feel unwelcome. It's like they're being treated as second-class citizens or something. And now we're seeing the impact on US colleges and universities. The numbers are crazy - 17% drop is no joke! 
That's a total invasion of privacy. Anyway, hope our schools in Cali are doing okay with that record number of admitted international students! 
. I get why some people want to limit visas and stuff, but this feels like a big overreaction 
. Plus, what's going on with the visa crackdown? It feels like we're creating a whole new generation of American students who are stuck at home because they can't get a student visa. 
. Maybe they'll start charging more tuition for domestic students to make up for the loss? 
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. As an international student myself, I know how hard it is to navigate the visa process and everything around here 
Not just for students like me who are looking for education opportunities abroad, but also for US colleges and universities that rely on those international students to balance their books 
, but can't we find a way to make the process smoother? More flexible start dates would be amazing 
. And what about those institutions that are already providing extra support? Are they just doing it out of the goodness of their hearts or is there some incentive behind it? 
Let's hope policymakers take this report seriously and do something about it before things get even worse 
#InternationalStudentsMatter #USCollegesCountOnUs
? 17% drop in international students is crazy. like they're actually trying to chase those students away 
. california's got a rep for being super pro-immigrant but even they're getting caught up in this mess 
. colleges need international students to stay afloat, it's not like they're gonna magically appear out of thin air 
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. We need them to address the root causes of this decline and find ways to make it easier for international students to come to the US without all these hurdles 
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. Only 57% of institutions reported an increase in new int'l students, while 29% took a hit 
Record admissions this fall, including a 17% increase in international students 
. But, let's keep an eye on that multistate coalition opposing federal changes that could restrict int'l student visas... 
california schools are like a oasis tho i guess they're part of that multistate coalition tho 
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. don't they have other ways to vet students? and how does this affect students who aren't from china or south korea... are they at risk of getting their visas revoked too?
. but it raises questions about why other states aren't following suit? is it because they're being more cautious or is there something else going on?