US Colleges Face Budget Cuts as International Student Enrollment Plummets Under Trump Policies

Oct 03, 2025 02:41 am CST

US colleges are implementing significant budget cuts as international student enrollment declines sharply due to Trump administration policies. DePaul University reported a 30% drop in international students, with first-year graduate enrollment down 62%. Universities nationwide face similar challenges as visa restrictions and research funding cuts make the US less attractive to foreign students, potentially costing the economy billions in revenue.