Number of International Students in Higher Education

• U.S.: 623,805
• Washington: 14, 171 (ranks #11 in country)--largest increase of any state over 06/07 figures 21.5%
• Western: 143 matriculating, 173 (ESL and Culture Programs)—316 total

Major sources of international students

• U.S.: India, China. S. Korea, Japan, Canada
• Washington: Japan, S. Korea, China, Taiwan, Vietnam
• Western: Japan, Canada, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam (from 40 countries)

Prime areas of study

• U.S.: Business, Engineering, Sciences, Social Sciences
• Washington: Same
• Western: Business, Communication Sciences, Art, Psychology, ESL

Economic Impact—Net Contribution to Economy of Foreign Students (Tuition, Books and Supplies, Living Expenses)

• U.S.: $15,543,000,000
• Washington: $327,000,000