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Alabama’s International Student Decline | Birmingham News
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- Jul 5, 2026
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Summary
Alabama’s foreign student enrollment hit a new low this year, dropping 544 from last year’s 7,700 to 7,175 — a trend mirroring global declines. While undergrad numbers rose, graduate enrollment fell, with India, Bangladesh, China, and Nigeria still dominating the student flow. Experts warn the drop could cost Alabama over $8 million and nationwide more than $1 billion, threatening jobs and cultural diversity. Top schools Auburn and UAB still lead, but both saw declines — signaling a complex, unfolding challenge for higher education and the economy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ac48304edf5c5098