International student enrolment at US colleges dropped 17% in the fall 2025 semester, according to the Institute of International Education (IIE) and partner associations. The decline is linked to visa restrictions and stricter government policies introduced over recent years.
International students made up about 6% of the US higher education population and contributed nearly $55 billion (£41.5 billion) last year. They supported over 355,000 jobs across the country, highlighting their importance to the economy.
