According to an analysis by the New York Times, the number of international students entering the U.S. in 2025 dropped by 19% compared to 2024. Despite this, Baylor’s international student population is rising. Statistics from the Center of Global Engagement recorded 963 international students enrolled in Baylor last semester, an increase from the 895 international students in 2023 and 2024. If I failed to do that, I might not [have] managed to come to Baylor, or definitely [would have] came here late.”Many international Baylor students remain optimistic that the U.S. is more advantageous for building their future careers. “It’s very easy to do.”Hynes said the increase in international students at Baylor is encouraging.

Source: International New York Times January 21, 2026 05:28 UTC