Rate of Foreign Students at U.S. Colleges Slows
From Times Wire Reports
A new study says the number of foreign students attending U.S. colleges increased by less than 1% in 2002-2003 -- the lowest growth rate in seven years.
The Institute of International Education said tightened visa procedures enacted after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks added to the low growth rate.
The institute said foreign enrollment increased by only 0.6% last year. In each of the two previous academic years, foreign enrollment had increased by 6.4%.
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