The number of newly enrolled international students at U.S. colleges and universities fell by 17% this autumn, a report shows, with policies under the Trump administration cited as a key factor.
Data collected from 825 higher education institutions by the Institute of International Education indicates that concerns over visa applications were the primary reason for the decline. Among institutions reporting drops, 96% cited visa-related issues and 68% pointed to travel restrictions.
Under the Trump administration, measures were introduced to limit international student enrolments, revoke certain visas, and require applicants to make their social media accounts public. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said President Donald Trump is “strengthening our country’s visa programmes to put American national security first.”
The report also noted that long visa processing times and a temporary pause on visa issuance earlier this year negatively affected student enrolments.
During the 2024–2025 academic year, approximately 1.2 million international students studied in the U.S., contributing an estimated $55 billion to the economy. Many international students are ineligible for financial aid and pay full tuition, making them an important revenue source for institutions facing rising costs and reduced domestic enrolments.
According to the report, 57% of institutions saw a decline in new international student enrolments, 29% recorded an increase, and 14% remained steady. The overall decline was largely driven by students from India, the top source of international students in the U.S.
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