Open Doors 2014 Infographic International Students

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40,000

60,000

80,000

100,000

120,000

140,000

160,000

180,000

200,00021%

19%

10%

8% 8%

6%

4%

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2% 2% 1%

14%

42%

37%

12%

9%

1953/541963/641973/74

1983/84 1993/942003/04

2013/14

34k 75k 151k 339k 450k 573k 886k

The number

of international students studying in the U.S. grew by 8% over the prior year and is now at a record high.

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886,052In 2013/14

international students studied at U.S. colleges and universities

International students constitute

4% of the total U.S. higher ed. population.

Non-DegreeUndergraduate

Graduate

The majority of international students are at the undergraduate level.

Academic Level

Personal and Family

Funds

65%

U.S. College or

University

19%

Other

Sources

8%

Foreign Government or University 8%

Primary source of funding of international students

In 2013/14 international students contributed

over 27 billion* dollars to the U.S. economy.

The top 10 states together host 61% of all international students.

Top 3 states

California, New York and Texas

host 32%.

50% of international students come from China, India and South Korea.

Places of origin of international students

A Quick Look at International Students in the U.S.opendoors

*Source: U.S. Department of Commerce

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The Institute of International Education (IIE) has conducted an annual census of international students in the U.S. since its founding in 1919. Known as the Open Doors Report since 1954, and supported by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State since 1972, the report provides detailed data on student flows into and out of the U.S.

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Percentages may not sum to 100 due to rounding.

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#1

#2

#3

India12%

Saudi Arabia

6%

Canada3%

Taiwan3%

Japan2%

Mexico2%

China31%

South Korea

8%Vietnam

2%Brazil2%

OtherPlaces of Origin 32%Business and Engineering are the most popular

Fields of Study among international students.