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U.S. Sees 50% Drop in Indian Student Arrivals

10/3/2025

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International student arrivals in the U.S. from India fell nearly 50% in July–August 2025 compared with 2024.
Trump policies, including visa interview suspensions, are cited as contributing to the decline.
Edmonds College reports 25% drop; DePaul University plans spending cuts after a 30% decline; China and Vietnam also declined, and a survey flags immigration uncertainty as a reconsideration driver.

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Story summary

International student arrivals in the U.S. from India fell nearly 50% in July–August 2025 compared with 2024.
Trump policies, including visa interview suspensions, are cited as contributing to the decline.
Edmonds College reports 25% drop; DePaul University plans spending cuts after a 30% decline; China and Vietnam also declined, and a survey flags immigration uncertainty as a reconsideration driver.