15% decline in Indians seeking admission to UG courses in US: Report
Amid the tightening of immigration policies, the number of Indian students seeking admission to US colleges declined by 15 per cent in 2025-26 over the previous year, according to a report.
A report, representing over 1,100 institutions, released by the Common App, shows that although application volume for undergraduate admission in the upcoming 2026-27 academic year rose overall, the number of international applicants through March 1 fell 10 per cent, the steepest decline on record.
The report by a non-profit organisation recorded a 15 per cent decrease in applicants from India -- the top source for international students in the US.
India is the largest source of international students in the US, with over 3.63 lakh enrolling for different courses in the 2024-25 academic year.
According to the report, international students contributed USD 41.77 billion to the local economy in the Fall 2025-26.
The same number is projected to be 38.37 billion in 2026-27.
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