After experiencing a steep decline in the number of domestic students of color last year, Amherst College’s numbers this year have begun to rebound, according to newly released data .

At the same time, the number of international students has dropped by 6% — from 16% the previous year to 10% this year.

An Amherst College spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment about the data.

This data comes as the United States is facing the most significant decline in international students entering the country in August since the pandemic due to a federal crackdown on immigration.

In August, President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring colleges to submit data to prove they do not consider race in admissions.

The federal administration accused colleges

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