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UMass Boston Sees 17% Drop in International Students

11/11/2025

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The University of Massachusetts Boston posted a 17% drop in international students, tied to visa restrictions under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design reported similar declines this fall.
Mount Holyoke College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reported stable international numbers.
Overall, the United States experienced a drop of less than 1% in foreign students, despite predictions of a larger decline due to stricter immigration policies.

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Story summary

The University of Massachusetts Boston posted a 17% drop in international students, tied to visa restrictions under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design reported similar declines this fall.
Mount Holyoke College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reported stable international numbers.
Overall, the United States experienced a drop of less than 1% in foreign students, despite predictions of a larger decline due to stricter immigration policies.