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US colleges are facing a significant drop in international students, impacting their finances. Stricter visa policies and increased scrutiny under the Trump administration have made it harder for students to obtain visas. This decline disproportionately affects smaller universities with limited endowments, as international students often pay full tuition, contributing significantly to their revenue. The decrease in international enrollment, coupled with declining domestic enrollment, creates a severe financial crisis for many colleges, forcing budget cuts and impacting the US economy.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.