Majority of colleges see drop in international student enrollments: Report

Published November 17, 2025 1:34pm ET



Over half of American colleges and universities have seen a drop in enrollment of international students, according to a new report that comes as the Trump administration cracks down on higher education.

About 57% of the more than 825 institutions surveyed have reported a decrease in new international enrollment this fall, according to data published Monday by the Institute of International Education. Meanwhile, 29% reported an increase and 14% noted stability.

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