New Delhi, Nov. 17 -- Newly enrolled international students at US colleges and universities fell by 17% this autumn, according to new data released by the Institute of International Education (IIE). The report reflects responses from 825 institutions across the country.

Among schools reporting declines:

-96% cited visa application concerns as a major factor.

-68% pointed to travel restrictions introduced under the Trump administration.

Many institutions said students faced long delays due to extended wait times or the temporary pause in visa issuance earlier this year.

The majority of colleges reported sharp drops in new enrollment from Indian students, who make up the largest share of international students in the US. The report not...