University sees growth in non-U.S. student enrollment
Posted on 8/16/2010
Topics: Choosing a U.S. Institution
Many American colleges are experiencing increased enrollments of international students. This results from the efforts of school officials to recruit global students in order to boost diversity throughout college campuses.
For example, Drexel University in Philadelphia is experiencing its highest increase in international students in the school's history. Drexel's non-U.S. population has grown by 28 percent, and the university will welcome 90 undergraduates from China alone this fall.
The college's officials recently traveled to China to visit secondary schools that had students who expressed interest in studying in the U.S. Drexel is one of nine American colleges that founded CNA-USA, which is an alliance with schools in China to provide support in the university admissions process.
"Our recruitment of international students is based on developing multi-level relationships with counselors, school leaders and government officials in other countries," said Joan McDonald, Drexel senior vice president for enrollment management.
In order to increase enrollment at American schools, many universities are expanding their international programs. Drexel's International Students and Scholars Services office seeks to help non-U.S. residents with the completion of necessary paperwork, temporary accommodations, learning English and finding student employment.
According to data from the Institute of International Education, the number of international students on American campuses grew by 7.7 percent during the 2008-2009 academic year.
For example, Drexel University in Philadelphia is experiencing its highest increase in international students in the school's history. Drexel's non-U.S. population has grown by 28 percent, and the university will welcome 90 undergraduates from China alone this fall.
The college's officials recently traveled to China to visit secondary schools that had students who expressed interest in studying in the U.S. Drexel is one of nine American colleges that founded CNA-USA, which is an alliance with schools in China to provide support in the university admissions process.
"Our recruitment of international students is based on developing multi-level relationships with counselors, school leaders and government officials in other countries," said Joan McDonald, Drexel senior vice president for enrollment management.
In order to increase enrollment at American schools, many universities are expanding their international programs. Drexel's International Students and Scholars Services office seeks to help non-U.S. residents with the completion of necessary paperwork, temporary accommodations, learning English and finding student employment.
According to data from the Institute of International Education, the number of international students on American campuses grew by 7.7 percent during the 2008-2009 academic year.
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