Why U.S. higher education expects a significant drop in the number of international studentsData shows that already, master’s enrollment has taken the greatest hit since the start of Trump’s second term.Students at Pomona College last spring. The federal government reported more than 6,000 fewer international students in California higher education since the same time last year, a decline of 4%.Anjali Sharif-Paul / MediaNews Group via Getty Images fileSept. 9, 2026, 6:00 AM EDTBy Ashley MowreaderCollege campuses may be a little quieter this fall as tens of thousands of international students face roadblocks to entry and education in the U.S.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Why U.S. higher education expects a significant drop in international students
Data shows that already, master’s enrollment has taken the greatest hit since the start of Trump’s second term.
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