American Universities Pivot Recruitment Tactics as International Applications Slide

By Johanna Alonso · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-07-13

According to reporting from Inside Higher Ed, a new survey of nearly 600 U.S. institutions shows that 59 percent of colleges saw international application numbers drop for the 2025-26 admissions cycle. The report by the Institute of International Education highlights a particular

According to reporting from Inside Higher Ed, a new survey of nearly 600 U.S. institutions shows that 59 percent of colleges saw international application numbers drop for the 2025-26 admissions cycle. The report by the Institute of International Education highlights a particular