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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 (%)
1The New School33%
2New York University26%
3Carnegie Mellon University24%
4University of Rochester24%
5Boston University23%
6Brandeis University21%
7Andrews University18%
8Columbia University18%
9Florida Institute of Technology18%
10Emory University17%
11University of Chicago16%
12Illinois Institute of Technology15%
13Johns Hopkins University15%
14Saint Leo University15%
15University of California, Davis15%
16Case Western Reserve University14%
17Georgetown University14%
18Northeastern University14%
19University of Arkansas at Little Rock14%
20University of California, San Diego14%
21University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign14%
22University of Washington14%
23Dartmouth College13%
24Gannon University13%
25Harvard University13%

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