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US Faces 30-40% Drop in International Student Enrollment

9/14/2025

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The US expects a 30-40% drop in international student enrollment by fall 2025, translating to about 150,000 fewer students.
New visa restrictions and canceled embassy appointments in India and China contribute to this decline.
The US economy may lose around $7 billion in the 2025-26 school year.
Currently, over 1.1 million international students are enrolled, primarily from China and India.
Recent arrests and visa revocations raise safety and national security concerns for foreign students.

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Story summary

The US expects a 30-40% drop in international student enrollment by fall 2025, translating to about 150,000 fewer students.
New visa restrictions and canceled embassy appointments in India and China contribute to this decline.
The US economy may lose around $7 billion in the 2025-26 school year.
Currently, over 1.1 million international students are enrolled, primarily from China and India.
Recent arrests and visa revocations raise safety and national security concerns for foreign students.