World News Story Colleges See Drop In Enrollment Of First Year Students

Colleges say foreign students feel 'unwelcome' in the U.S. amid big drop in international enrollment, new survey finds

The Trump administration has made getting an American education more difficult and less appealing, the poll of more than 800 colleges found. Read More

US Colleges See 17% Drop In New International Students Amid Trump Policies

The number of newly enrolled international students at US colleges and universities dropped by 17% this autumn following new restrictions on student visas and other Trump administration policies, ... Read More

Some public universities report decline in international students amid Trump restrictions

The Trump administration is implementing more restrictive policies for international students, citing security concerns and the need to protect American jobs. Some public universities are reporting a ... Read More

US colleges face $1 billion loss as new international student enrollment drops sharply in 2025

New international student enrolment at US colleges fell 17% in fall 2025, largely due to visa restrictions and policy changes under the Trump administration. The decline is projected to cost the US ... Read More

CSU enrollment reaches record high despite decrease in international students

Colorado State University's Fort Collins campus reached a record enrollment of 34,412 students this fall. The university saw an 8.3% decrease in international students, mirroring a national trend. CSU ... Read More

International student arrivals take a dive under Trump

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. International student arrivals to U.S. dropped 19% in August. Travel bans affecting 19 countries and visa ... Read More

Harvard records an increase in Asian students and a drop in Black students

The percent of Black and Hispanic students in Harvard University’s first-year class dropped this fall while that of Asian American students increased, according to figures released Thursday. It was ... Read More

Enrollment challenges come from all over. How are western PA colleges holding up?

Colleges in northwestern Pennsylvania are facing enrollment challenges due to declining birth rates, student debt concerns, and visa issues for international students. Gannon University experienced a ... Read More

One Utah college saw historic student enrollment this fall — growing by nearly 15%

As other states face daunting drops in student enrollment, Utah’s public colleges and universities are continuing to buck trends with record-breaking growth this fall. In fact, the boom was so big for ... Read More