Core Insights - The Open Doors 2025 Report indicates that U.S. colleges and universities hosted 1.2 million international students in the 2024/2025 academic year, marking a 5% increase from the previous year [1][2] - International students contributed nearly $55 billion to the U.S. economy in 2024 and supported over 355,000 jobs [2][3] - The U.S. remains the leading destination for international students globally, with significant contributions to innovation and cross-cultural understanding [3] Enrollment Trends - The number of graduate students decreased by 3% to 488,481, while undergraduate students increased by 4% to 357,231, the first significant rise since the COVID-19 pandemic [3][4] - The total number of new international students decreased by 7% to 277,118, with new undergraduate enrollments growing by 5% and new graduate enrollments falling by 15% [4][5] Country of Origin - India is the top-sending country with 363,019 international students, reflecting a 10% increase, while China saw a 4% decline with 265,919 students [5][6] - Twelve of the top 25 countries sending international students reached their highest totals to date, including Bangladesh, Canada, and Vietnam [5] Institutional Insights - Most international students (59%) attended public institutions, with community colleges experiencing the fastest growth rate of 8% [6][7] - Texas, Illinois, and Missouri reported the largest increases in international student numbers among states [6] U.S. Students Abroad - In the 2023/24 academic year, 298,180 U.S. students studied abroad, a 6% increase, with Italy, Spain, the UK, and France as the leading destinations [7][8] - Japan emerged as the 5th-largest destination for U.S. students studying abroad, with a 16% growth [7] Future Projections - A Fall 2025 Snapshot indicates a 1% decline in international student totals, with undergraduate enrollments up by 2% and graduate enrollments down by 12% [8][9] - New enrollments for international students studying in the U.S. for the first time decreased by 17% [9]