The "Trump Slump" in Higher Ed: How Growing Intolerance is Hurting America's Colleges, College Towns, and Students

The 1 million foreign students attending American universities contribute more than $42 billion to our economy each year. Foreign student spending supports about 455,000 U.S. jobs, making higher education America’s sixth biggest service “export.” But enrollment is down at many of those schools, because foreigners feel less safe and welcome here. Recent rhetoric about immigrants, Muslims, and Mexicans, as well as cuts to work visa programs, contributed to a seven percent drop in foreign student enrollment last year. More foreign students are choosing to go to the UK, Canada, Germany, and Australia, where enrollment is up. This drop is causing schools to raise tuition and cut programs. It’s also hurting their bond rating, which increases their borrowing costs.

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