US universities are facing a tuition crisis as President Donald Trump’s visa restrictions lead to a steep decline in international student enrolment. Smaller colleges with limited endowments are especially vulnerable, as they depend heavily on full-fee-paying international students for revenue. Institutions like the University of Central Missouri and Lee University are implementing cost-cutting measures. The financial strain is compounded by a projected decline in domestic enrolment, raising long-term concerns for the stability of the higher education sector.
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