The New York Times: International Student Arrivals to U.S. Drop Nearly 20% in 2025

An October 6, 2025 article from The New York Times reported that “the number of international students arriving in the U.S. in August fell by 19% this year compared to last year – the largest decline on record outside of the pandemic.” The Times’s reporting is based on federal arrival records for international student visitors, and SEVIS data shows similar declines. The New York Times predicts that the decline is likely caused by a variety of factors, including visa delays, travel bans, increased student uncertainty in the US being a “welcoming or reliable option for study,” and less overall international student travel. 

Read The New York Times article here.