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U.S. Colleges Face Crisis as International Enrollment Plummets

5/14/2025

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U.S. colleges are grappling with a drop in international student enrollment, fueled by anti-immigrant sentiments and strict visa policies from the Trump administration. This decline poses a financial threat to institutions, as foreign students are vital to the economy. Families are now eyeing educational opportunities in Canada and the UK, while current international students face growing uncertainty.

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Story summary

U.S. colleges are grappling with a drop in international student enrollment, fueled by anti-immigrant sentiments and strict visa policies from the Trump administration. This decline poses a financial threat to institutions, as foreign students are vital to the economy. Families are now eyeing educational opportunities in Canada and the UK, while current international students face growing uncertainty.