International graduate student enrollment in U.S. declines again

The latest reports indicate that international graduate student enrollment has declined again from 2017 to 2018. The 2018 decline of 1% follows 1% in 2017 and is uneven across types of students, countries of origin, and academic programs. Overall, masters students have declined more than doctoral. Suzanne Ortega, President of the Council of Graduate Schools, noted that it's too early to determine if two years is marking a trend and said, "We continue to monitor issues, including changes  in immigration and visa policy, with growing concern over the possible negative impact to the U.S.'s image as a welcoming destination for international students and scholars."