Trump visa policy leads to fewer international students at US colleges, report concludes

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: August 13, 2026

Words: 535

Last Updated: 5 days, 9 hours ago

Body Text Preview

A decline in international students at American universities is attributable, in part, to Trump administration immigration policies, according to a new analysis, and that loss could cost the U.S. more than $3 billion, including $23 million for Louisiana alone.

The Association of International Educators based its economic impact calculations on data colleges provided in response to an Institute of International Education survey. It estimates there are 111,000 fewer international students heading into …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us