International College Applications Fall 10% As New Visa Rules Take Effect

International applicants to U.S. colleges fell 10% in the 2025-26 admissions season, according to Common App’s End-of-Season Report released August 20, 2026. The count dropped to 148,780 from 164,443 a year earlier, which is the second consecutive annual decline from the 2023-24 peak of 167,175.

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