American undergraduate schools pride themselves on creating a diverse student body. This means they are seeking to admit more qualified international students, feeling that their international backgrounds lend unique perspectives and insights into the world which their native student body would otherwise miss out on.
If the percentage of international students in US schools is a concern for you (whether you want to go to school with more, or fewer international students yourself) you should be aware of what the most “international” schools in the United States are.
We’ve sourced the list below to help you with your research for the upcoming school application season.
US Schools with the Most International Students
|
School
|
International
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New York, NY
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27%
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Melbourne, FL
|
26%
|
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Chicago, IL
|
21%
|
|
Boca Raton, FL
|
18%
|
|
Tulsa, OK
|
18%
|
|
Pittsburgh, PA
|
17%
|
|
Buffalo, NY
|
16%
|
|
West Lafayette, IN
|
15%
|
|
Boston, MA
|
14%
|
|
San Francisco, CA
|
13%
|
|
Berrien Springs, MI
|
13%
|
|
Champaign, IL
|
13%
|
|
Pasadena, CA
|
12%
|
|
Waltham, MA
|
12%
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|
Los Angeles, CA
|
12%
|
|
Boston, MA
|
12%
|
|
Worcester, MA
|
11%
|
|
Rochester, NY
|
11%
|
|
New York, NY
|
11%
|
|
Philadelphia, PA
|
11%
|
|
Coral Gables, FL
|
11%
|
|
Atlanta, GA
|
11%
|
|
Cambridge, MA
|
11%
|
|
Brooklyn, NY
|
11%
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Providence, RI
|
11%
|
– Source: Forbes
Notice that there is a broad mix of public and private schools, east and west coast, small and large, technical and liberal arts schools contained in this mix. Keep in mind to that as a Taiwan student applying for undergraduate programs in the US, you bring the distinct advantage of diversity to the table. You should definitely highlight your international background and insight into Taiwan & East Asian cultures – American admissions officials will view it as a decided advantage in your favor.
If you’d like some help thinking about how to draw out your story in the most compelling way for your application to colleges abroad (whether in the US, Europe, or anywhere else) – I am always happy to discuss tactics and strategy with potential applicants. Feel free to reach me anytime at david@transcendadmissions.com.