India becomes top source of international students in the U.S

According to the Open Doors 2025 report from the Institute of International Education, there were 1,177,766 international students enrolled in United States colleges and universities during the 2024/25 academic year. This represents a 5% annual increase and accounts for approximately 6% of the total American higher education population.

India has emerged as the primary country of origin for international students in the U.S., with 363,019 enrollments, surpassing China, which saw 265,919 students. Together, India and China represent 53% of the total international student population in the U.S. While Indian enrollments have grown by 9.5%, Chinese enrollments decreased by 4.1%.