The quiet impact of international students
During this recession, revenue losses seem to dominate the headlines. However, there is one thing that continues to positively impact our state’s economy: international students.
According to NAFSA: Association of International Educators, around 9,000 – 10,000 international students enroll at Minnesota post secondary institutions each year, making it the 18th most popular destination in the United States for foreign-born students. The majority of international students come from China (1,617), India (1,139), Nepal (966), Republic of South Korea (929) and Canada (363).
Of these students, about 4,100 attended the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, which is ranked the 20th top institution in the United States with the highest number of international students. Here in Minnesota, the U of M is followed by St. Cloud State University (1,350), Minnesota State University at Mankato (636), Minnesota State University Moorhead (408), and the University of St. Thomas (326).
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