"The report comes after the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration extended to international students, leaving colleges across the nation concerned about the impact on enrollment. Since March, the U.S. State Department has revoked more than 6,000 international student visas, a department official told news outlets over the summer. The Trump administration has also directed diplomats to expand the screening process for student visa applicants by combing through their social media, which applicants are now required to make public for security checks."
"In the Fall 2025 Snapshot on International Student Enrollment released Monday, 57% of the 828 U.S. colleges and universities surveyed reported a decrease in new international student enrollment at their institution, while 29% reported an increase. The report was conducted by 10 higher education associations and the Institute of International Education, a global nonprofit that advises and advocates for international students. The nonprofit's annual snapshot report is part of a larger data project on international education which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State"
New international student enrollment at U.S. colleges and universities fell 17% in fall 2025. The U.S. State Department revoked more than 6,000 international student visas since March, and diplomats expanded visa applicant screening to include public social media checks. In a Fall 2025 snapshot of 828 institutions, 57% reported declines in new international enrollments while 29% reported increases. Total international student numbers declined 1% overall, marking the first drop after four years of growth following the pandemic. Undergraduate international enrollment rose 2% while graduate enrollment fell 12%, though graduate levels remain above pre-pandemic figures. The snapshot was produced by 10 higher education associations and the Institute of International Education, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
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