The number of international students attending U.S. universities has increased dramatically in recent years. For some schools, the trend is a boon, boosting enrollment and investment. But many people worry international students may be squeezing out U.S. applicants to get in.
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The Transformation
A look at the history of international students in America.
International students as a % of total U.S. undergraduate and graduate enrollment
Note: Years represent the end of the academic year
Source: Institute of International Education Open Doors Report, 2015
2000-2001 school year 2014-2015
Percentage of international students in the U.S. by country
Source: Institute of International Education Open Doors Report, 2015
| University | International Students | |
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Note: Data are for the 2014-2015 school year and include both graduate and undergraduate students.
Source: Institute of International Education Open Doors Report, 2015
The Debate
In places like California, many people worry the influx of international students is depriving qualified American youths of slots in top schools.
Financial contribution from international students, in billions
Top 10 states
Financial contribution from international students as a percentage of state GDP
Top 10 states
Note: Data are for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Source: NAFSA: Association of International Educators and Commerce Department
Percentage of total international student contribution to the U.S.
Source: Institute of International Education and Commerce Department
How Has Your School Changed?
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| School | Percent international for 2000 | Percent international for 2014 | Percentage Point Change | 2000 2014 0% 20% 40% |
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Note: Search list includes top 150 national universities and top 100 national liberal arts colleges as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Data is based on the origin of entering freshmen.
Source: Education Department
Corrections & Amplifications Data on percentage point change in international student enrollment between 2000 and 2014 was not available for eight schools. An earlier version of this interactive gave incorrect values for this field.
Reporting by Patrick Barta, Te-Ping Chen, Diana Jou, Colleen McEnaney and Andrea Fuller
Data processing by Andrea Fuller and Colleen McEnaney
Design and development by Colleen McEnaney
Illustration by Paul Antonson
Mapping by Renée Rigdon
