The latest report from the Common App shows first-year applicants increasing by 5%, but international applicants dropping by 9% compared to the same time last year.

The latest report from the Common App shows first-year applicants increasing by 5%, but international applicants dropping by 9% compared to the same time last year.

The enrollment rates of new international students at U.S. colleges and universities fell by 17% in the 2025-26 school year compared to the year prior.