Overseas students turning away from US universities

Report points to uncertainty and competition as China stays top

WASHINGTON - Universities are becoming less attractive to overseas students, according to a report released on Monday, adding to the financial woes of many less prestigious schools.

The annual report by the Institute of International Education showed that newly enrolled international students in 2016 dropped by 3.3 percent from the previous year, registering the first decrease since the study began 12 years ago.