International Education Data & Statistics

The following selection of data provides a quantitative look at the impact international education has in the United States.

Economic Impact Statements

Annually, NAFSA calculates the economic impact of international students and their dependents on the U.S. economy. During the 2008-2009 academic year, NAFSA estimates that international students and their dependents contributed approximately $17.6 billion to the U.S. economy.

• Academic Year 2008-2009 Statements
• Academic Year 2007-2008 Statements
• Academic Year 2006-2007 Statements
• Academic Year 2005-2006 Statements
• Academic Year 2004-2005 Statements
• Academic Year 2003-2004 Statements

Survey Data

View survey data collected by NAFSA and other international education organizations on topics related to international educational exchange.

• Fall 2009 International Student Enrollment Survey
• Fall 2008 International Student Enrollment Survey
• Fall 2007 International Student Enrollment Survey
• Fall 2006 International Student Enrollment Survey
• Jan 2006 NAFSA Survey: Americans Call For Leadership on International Education
• Fall 2005 International Student Enrollment Survey
• Fall 2004 Visa Delay/Enrollment Survey
• Dec 2004 Survey of study abroad programs to Cuba

International Education Demographics

Study Abroad Participation by State

• Academic Year 2007-2008
• Academic Year 2006-2007
• Academic Year 2005-2006
• Academic Year 2004-2005

The Institute of International Education's Annual Open Doors Report