International enrollment at U.S. universities is expected to begin declining after the 2024-25 academic year

International students by academic year | 2020–2026

The column chart shows the projected trend for international enrollment at U.S. universities from 2020 through 2026.

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Note: Enrollment figures for 2024-25 and 2025-26 are projections.

Source: NAFSA: Association of International Educators