By on February 18th, 2014
10 Universities That Attract the Most International Students
According to U.S. News & World Report “International students can add diversity to a college or university, enriching the experience of other students on campus. Schools with a strong global presence often have a wealth of cultural groups and events, allowing international students an opportunity to share their food, music and traditions with their U.S. peers. ”
In fall of 2012, 29 percent of the 7,010 undergraduates at New School in New York were international students. The New School had the highest enrollment of international students, according to data submitted to U.S. News by 263 ranked schools.
Here are the 10 National Universities where international students make up the largest percentages of the degree-seeking undergraduate student body, based on school-reported enrollment data for fall 2012.
| National University (state) | Percentage of international students |
| New School (NY) | 29% |
| Florida Institute of Technology | 28% |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | 23% |
| Lynn University (FL) | 22% |
| University of Tulsa (OK) | 22% |
| Carnegie Mellon University (PA) | 18% |
| Purdue University—West Lafayette (IN) | 17% |
| University at Buffalo—SUNY | 16% |
| University of San Francisco | 16% |
| Northeastern University (MA) | 15% |