US colleges face $1 billion loss as new international student enrollment drops sharply in 2025
New international student enrolment at US colleges fell 17% in fall 2025, largely due to visa restrictions and policy changes under the Trump administration. The decline is projected to cost the US economy nearly $1 billion, including lost tuition and student spending, according to NAFSA and Implan. International students contributed $55 billion to the economy in 2024-25, supporting local businesses, jobs, and scholarships. Colleges face reduced resources for faculty, programmes, and domestic student financial aid.
New international student enrolment at US colleges fell 17% in fall 2025, largely due to visa restrictions and policy changes under the Trump administration. The decline is projected to cost the US economy nearly $1 billion, including lost tuition and student spending, according to NAFSA and Implan. International students contributed $55 billion to the economy in 2024-25, supporting local businesses, jobs, and scholarships. Colleges face reduced resources for faculty, programmes, and domestic student financial aid.
