Fewer Indian students, deeper deficits: How shrinking international enrolment is shaking US college finances

A noticeable decline in the number of Indian students attending mid-tier private universities in the US is emerging as a serious financial concern, according to education sector experts. With visa approvals falling and uncertainties surrounding post-study work rights, institutions that rely heavily on international tuition are facing rising fiscal pressure. The shift is already evident on campus. As reported by The Economic Times, a sophomore student at a mid-tier US college in the Bible Belt observed that the new freshman class appears “noticeably less diverse,” with fewer Indian and other international students compared to the previous year. Mid-tier private universities face rising financial strain International students, particularly Indians, have become a critical source of i