U.S. Colleges Favor Populous Countries During International Student Admissions

• In Event: Immigrant Inclusion in State, Local, and Social Policy

Brief Overview

This study examines whether U.S. colleges favor students from populous countries in international admissions. Using data from U.S. colleges and Harvard, it finds that larger populations, rather than political ties, drive higher admission rates.

Author

• Jixiang Li, University of Macau