International Student Numbers in U.S. Show Fastest Growth in 40 Years
More international students are choosing the U.S. for higher education, especially learners from India and sub-Saharan Africa.
New international students continue to flock to colleges and universities in every U.S. state and territory,
with 48 states reporting a jump in international students.
The U.S. remains the top choice for students seeking higher education abroad.
The country hosted more than a million international college students during the 2022-2023 academic year,
according to data from the latest Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange.
The numbers mark an almost 12% jump from the previous year, and the fastest growth rate in more than 40 years.
New international student enrollment surged by 14% in 2022-2023, on top of the 80% increase the prior year,
per the 2023 report, released by the Institute of International Education and the U.S. Department of State's
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.