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UW and Purdue Face Significant Drops in International Enrollment

11/8/2025

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University of Washington (UW) saw a 7% decline in international enrollment this fall, totaling 7,893 students.
UW attributes a 7% decline to national trends and potential discouragement from federal visa policies.
UW officials note minimal visa delays and express cautious optimism about future enrollments.
Purdue University (Purdue) reported its international freshmen count fell to 525, lowest since 2008.
Purdue's foreign students alone contributed $1 billion to Indiana's economy last year.

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University of Washington (UW) saw a 7% decline in international enrollment this fall, totaling 7,893 students.
UW attributes a 7% decline to national trends and potential discouragement from federal visa policies.
UW officials note minimal visa delays and express cautious optimism about future enrollments.
Purdue University (Purdue) reported its international freshmen count fell to 525, lowest since 2008.
Purdue's foreign students alone contributed $1 billion to Indiana's economy last year.