The Hugh Hewitt Show: Highly Concentrated

American universities' addiction to foreign students

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Jul 9, 2025
Noah Rothman, a Senior writer for National Review, and Byron York, Chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner, dive into the significant financial burden American universities face due to declining foreign student enrollment. They debate the prioritization of international over domestic students and the emotional toll on local admissions. Key tensions in the U.S.-China power dynamics are examined, alongside the implications of foreign contributions to higher education and the challenges posed by automation and economic shifts.
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INSIGHT

Financial Reliance on Foreign Students

  • American universities heavily depend on full-paying foreign students for tuition revenue.
  • This financial reliance displaces many qualified American students from admission.
ADVICE

Cap Foreign Student Enrollment

  • American universities should cap foreign students at 3% to 5% of their total enrollment.
  • Prioritize qualified American students before admitting foreign students who pay full tuition.
ANECDOTE

Granddaughter Wait-Listed at Michigan

  • Annette shared her granddaughter's experience of being deferred and wait-listed at University of Michigan.
  • The granddaughter, despite strong grades, ended up at Hope College with a partial scholarship, highlighting admission challenges faced by Americans.
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