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International Student Resources
Applying as an international student to a U.S. university can be daunting, particularly as the American university system differs in many important ways from those in other countries. Instead of simply focusing on merely academic qualifications, colleges tend to look at candidates holistically; extracurriculars, letters of recommendation and essays are equally important components of an admissions application. In order to equip you with the unique information you need—whether you are a student in China, Singapore, Brazil, or Saudi Arabia—Kingswell Ivy has compiled guides for international students seeking to apply to college in the U.S..
25 Top Schools with the Highest International Populations by Percentage, Ranked
(Compared to National Average of ~5.5% – Source: US News, 2024)
Rank | School | International Population (%) |
---|---|---|
1 | The New School | 33% |
2 | New York University | 26% |
3 | Carnegie Mellon University | 24% |
4 | University of Rochester | 24% |
5 | Boston University | 23% |
6 | Brandeis University | 21% |
7 | Andrews University | 18% |
8 | Columbia University | 18% |
9 | Florida Institute of Technology | 18% |
10 | Emory University | 17% |
11 | University of Chicago | 16% |
12 | Illinois Institute of Technology | 15% |
13 | Johns Hopkins University | 15% |
14 | Saint Leo University | 15% |
15 | University of California, Davis | 15% |
16 | Case Western Reserve University | 14% |
17 | Georgetown University | 14% |
18 | Northeastern University | 14% |
19 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | 14% |
20 | University of California, San Diego | 14% |
21 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | 14% |
22 | University of Washington | 14% |
23 | Dartmouth College | 13% |
24 | Gannon University | 13% |
25 | Harvard University | 13% |