The number of Chilean students studying in the U.S. has grown by 40% in the last 5 years.
Rita Moriconi, REAC-Regional Educational Advising Coordinator Southern Cone (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay) Rmoriconi@educationusa.info www.educationusa.state.gov
Chilean Students in the U.S
U.S. Study Abroad Students in Chile
Chilean Students in the U.S. | Chilean Students – By Level | ||||||
Year | Number of Students | Type of Program | % of Country Total | Number | % Change
(2014-2015) |
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2013-2014 academic year | 2.432 | Undergraduate | 22.8% | 572 | 5% | ||
2014-2015 academic year | 2.513 | Graduate | 58% | 1.458 | 0.8% | ||
% Change | + 3.3% | Non-Degree | 11% | 276 | 13.1% | ||
Optional Practical Training | 8.2% | 207 | 5.1% |
Top 5 Institutions [Total: 391] | Top 5 States [Total: 50] | |||
1 | Columbia University, NY | 1 | California | |
2 | New York University, NY | 2 | New York | |
3 | University of California – Los Angeles, CA | 3 | Massachusetts | |
4 | University of California – Berkeley, CA | 4 | Illinois | |
5 | University of Chicago, IL | 5 | Wisconsin |
Undergraduate Student Breakdown | U.S. Study Abroad in Chile | |||
Type of Institution | % of students | 2012-2013 academic year 2.879 | ||
4-Year and Other Institutions | 74,67% | 2013-2014 academic year 3.333 | ||
2-year Community Colleges | 25,33% | % Change + 15.8% |
Source: IIE Open Doors 2015