United States · students reference
Information only: enrollment-scale estimates from host-country agencies (Open Doors, HESA, IRCC, etc.). Verify via the source links—not Huaren World sign-ups.
Chinese students (this country)
Students from China in U.S. higher education (Open Doors annual release)
- Reference enrollment
- ~280k (2024)
- Source
- Institute of International Education (Open Doors)
Third-party public statistics summarized here—we do not endorse them. See definitions and source links. Reference data · Terms of use
Year-by-year (same definition, up to 30-year window)
Up to 30 calendar years ending in 2024; 29 year(s) on file for this definition (1996–2024). Most countries only publish census years or recent annual tables—not every calendar year is comparable. Verify gaps via source links.
Students from China in U.S. higher education (Open Doors annual release)
| Data year | Reference value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ~40k | Source |
| 1997 | ~43k | Source |
| 1998 | ~47k | Source |
| 1999 | ~51k | Source |
| 2000 | ~60k | Source |
| 2001 | ~63k | Source |
| 2002 | ~65k | Source |
| 2003 | ~62k | Source |
| 2004 | ~63k | Source |
| 2005 | ~63k | Source |
| 2006 | ~68k | Source |
| 2007 | ~81k | Source |
| 2008 | ~98k | Source |
| 2009 | ~128k | Source |
| 2010 | ~158k | Source |
| 2011 | ~194k | Source |
| 2012 | ~236k | Source |
| 2013 | ~274k | Source |
| 2014 | ~304k | Source |
| 2015 | ~329k | Source |
| 2016 | ~351k | Source |
| 2017 | ~363k | Source |
| 2018 | ~370k | Source |
| 2019 | ~373k | Source |
| 2020 | ~317k | Source |
| 2021 | ~300k | Source |
| 2022 | ~290k | Source |
| 2023 | ~290k | Source |
| 2024 | ~270k | Source |
Trend (by data year)
Only years matching the current reference definition are linked; mismatched years are excluded. (1996 → 2024)
Students from China in U.S. higher education (Open Doors annual release)
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Chinese students (this country)
Active F/M SEVIS records for students from China (DHS; distinct from Open Doors enrollment)
- Reference enrollment
- ~270k (2024)
- Source
- U.S. DHS — SEVIS by the Numbers
Third-party public statistics summarized here—we do not endorse them. See definitions and source links. Reference data · Terms of use
Year-by-year (same definition, up to 30-year window)
Up to 30 calendar years ending in 2024; 15 year(s) on file for this definition (2010–2024). Most countries only publish census years or recent annual tables—not every calendar year is comparable. Verify gaps via source links.
Active F/M SEVIS records for students from China (DHS; distinct from Open Doors enrollment)
Trend (by data year)
Only years matching the current reference definition are linked; mismatched years are excluded. (2010 → 2024)
Active F/M SEVIS records for students from China (DHS; distinct from Open Doors enrollment)
Hover a dot to see the year and reference value.
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