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Colorado Universities Face Crisis as International Enrollment Plummets

6/24/2025

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Colorado universities are grappling with a sharp decline in international student enrollment, largely due to restrictive immigration policies. With over 10,000 international students injecting $400 million into the state's economy, the anticipated 25% drop at the University of Colorado Boulder raises alarms about tuition revenue and vital research funding, leaving a lasting impact on the academic landscape.

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Story summary

Colorado universities are grappling with a sharp decline in international student enrollment, largely due to restrictive immigration policies. With over 10,000 international students injecting $400 million into the state's economy, the anticipated 25% drop at the University of Colorado Boulder raises alarms about tuition revenue and vital research funding, leaving a lasting impact on the academic landscape.