The data shows the steepest decline in August international student arrivals since the pandemic.
The data shows the steepest decline in August international student arrivals since the pandemic.
By Aatish Bhatia and Amy Fan
The number of international students arriving in the U.S. in August fell by 19 percent this year compared with last year — the largest decline on record outside of the pandemic.
Source: Trade.gov
Note: The data for August 2025 is preliminary and excludes visitors who arrived from Mexico via land, and visitors from Canada.
China and India see steep declines under tougher US visa rules, contributing to a 24% drop in Asian students to America.
The enrollment rates of new international students at U.S. colleges and universities fell by 17% in the 2025-26 school year…
International students contributed about $55 billion to the U.S. economy as of 2024.
A survey of more than 800 US universities and colleges suggest visa delays and denials were among the top issues behind the…
In the fall 2025 semester, new international student enrollment at U.S. institutions fell 17%, according to a recent report.
Hosting 21,587 fewer new international students means 7,300 fewer jobs and $500 million in lost labor income.
