Newly enrolled international students at U.S. colleges and universities dropped by 17% in the autumn of 2025.

The decline is attributed mainly to new student visa restrictions and policies implemented during the Trump administration, according to a report from the Institute of International Education.

The big picture: The report stated that 96% of surveyed institutions identified visa application concerns as a key factor in enrollment declines; 68% also cited travel restrictions. • Policies include increased scrutiny of legal immigration, efforts to cap international student enrollment, and authorization for consular officers to review applicants’ social media accounts. • Some student visas have been revoked, and delays persist for students seeking new visas, exacerbating enrollment

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