2-Year Schools That Attract International Students
International students might decide to attend a U.S. community college for a variety of reasons, such as more affordable tuition and the availability of support for English language learners.
These 10 community colleges and community college systems reported the largest numbers of international students in the 2014-2015 academic year, according to the Institute of International Education’s 2015 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange.
10. Green River Community College
Number of international students in 2014-2015: 1,736
Location: Auburn, Washington
Fun fact: Green River offers on-campus housing. The school’s Campus Corner Apartments can house more than 300 students, according to the college’s website.
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9. Northern Virginia Community College
Number of international students in 2014-2015: 1,801
Location: Annandale, Virginia
Fun fact: The college’s Annandale campus is located just 14 miles southwest of the nation’s capital.
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8. Johnson County Community College
Number of international students in 2014-2015: 1,834
Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Fun fact: There are more than a dozen general areas of study offered at JCCC, such as agriculture, computers and industrial technology, according to its website.
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7. Montgomery College
Number of international students in 2014-2015: 1,877
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Fun fact: The college offers honors programs for both part- and full-time students, according to its website.
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6. Diablo Valley College
Number of international students in 2014-2015: 1,954
Location: Pleasant Hill, California
Fun fact: More than 1.5 million students have enrolled at the college since it was established in 1949, according to the institution’s website.
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5. Lone Star College System
Number of international students in 2014-2015: 1,998
Location: The Woodlands, Texas
Fun fact: The Lone Star College System has six full campuses, eight satellite campuses and additional facilities located in the North Houston metro area.
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4. Seattle Central College
Number of international students in 2014-2015: 2,171
Location: Seattle, Washington
Fun fact: Seattle Central has more than 50 student clubs and organizations, including ones focused on badminton, calligraphy and tai chi, according to the school’s website.
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3. De Anza College
Number of international students in 2014-2015: 2,915
Location: Cupertino, California
Fun fact: Popular majors at De Anza College, according to its website, include accounting, computer information systems, manufacturing and design technology, nursing and paralegal studies.
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2. Santa Monica College
Number of international students in 2014-2015: 3,562
Location: Santa Monica, California
Fun fact: The college offers a support program for students interested in STEM majors and careers, its website says. The Science Research Initiative program includes counseling, STEM workshops and peer mentoring for students.
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1. Houston Community College System
Number of international students in 2014-2015: 5,441
Location: Houston, Texas
Fun fact: According to its website, the top public universities in Texas that HCC students transferred to between fall 2010 and 2014 include the University of Houston, the University of Houston–Downtown and the University of Texas–Austin.
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