Charted: International Students at Harvard (2006-2024)

What We’re Showing

This infographic shows the number and share of international students enrolled at Harvard University from the academic year 2006-07 to 2024-25.

The data comes from Harvard University.

Key Takeaways

• In 2006-07, international students made up 19.6% of Harvard’s student body. As of 2024-25, that share has reached a record 27.2%, or 6,793 students.
• Harvard’s total enrollment grew by nearly 25% from 2006 to 2024, from 20,107 to 24,974 students.
• The largest single-year jump occurred in 2022-23, with international students increasing by over 1,000. Total enrollment also grew by over 4,000 students. 

Trump’s International Student Ban on Harvard 

On May 22, Trump barred Harvard from enrolling international students, a move that was temporarily blocked by a federal judge the following day. 

The Trump administration alleges that Harvard has failed to stamp out antisemitism on campus, and President Trump wants the university to cap the share of international students at around 15%. 

The U.S. has currently suspended all student visa appointments at embassies worldwide, amid plans to impose social media vetting on all foreign student visa applicants.