A survey of more than 800 US universities and colleges suggest visa delays and denials were among the top issues behind the decline.

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.

A survey of more than 800 US universities and colleges suggest visa delays and denials were among the top issues behind the decline.

International students contributed about $55 billion to the U.S. economy as of 2024.