Archive · 20 Nov 2025
US International Student Enrollment Mixed: Overall Up, New Enrollments Down
While the total number of international students in the US grew by 5% in 2024-25, new enrollments dropped by 7.2%.
India remained the top sender, but new Indian student enrollments fell by 17% in 2025-26.
Meanwhile, other countries like France, New Zealand, Russia, and Germany are becoming more attractive to Indian students.
US saw a 5% increase in international students in 2024-25, totaling 1,177,766
New international student enrollments dropped by 7.2% to 277,118 in 2024-25
India remained the top sender with 363,019 students, a 9.5% increase
New Indian student enrollments in the US fell by 17% in 2025-26
Other countries like France, New Zealand, Russia, and Germany gained popularity among Indian students
- Who
- International students, primarily from India
- What
- Are facing mixed trends in US higher education enrollment
- When
- In recent years, with a significant drop in new US enrollments in 2024-25 and 2025-26
- Where
- United States, with alternative destinations including France, New Zealand, Russia, and Germany
- Why
- Due to US immigration policies and attractive opportunities in other countries
US Higher Education Institutions
Indian Students and Other Alternatives
US Enrollment Trends
US Higher Education Institutions
Overall international student numbers increased by 5% in 2024-25, but new enrollments dropped by 7.2%.
Indian Students and Other Alternatives
Indian students are exploring alternative countries for higher education due to US immigration policies.
- Total US International Students in 2024-25
- 1,177,766, a 5% increase from 2023-24
- New International Student Enrollments in 2024-25
- 277,118, a 7.2% decrease from 2023-24
- Indian Students in the US in 2024-25
- 363,019, a 9.5% increase from 2023-24
- New Indian Student Enrollments in the US in 2025-26
- 17% decrease from 2024-25
Sources
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