New international student enrollment plummeted 17% at U.S. colleges and universities this fall, a report by the Institute of International Education has revealed.

The report comes after the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration extended to international students, leaving colleges across the nation concerned about the impact on enrollment. Since March, the U.S. State Department has revoked more than 6,000 international student visas, a department official told news outlets over the summer. The Trump administration has also directed diplomats to expand the screening process for student visa applicants by combing through their social media, which applicants are now required to make public for security checks.

In the Fall 2025 Snapshot on International Student Enrollment released M

See Full Page