Open Doors is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by IIE.
According to the Open Doors 2025 report, published by the Institute of International Education (IIE):
10,213 Colombian students are currently enrolled in universities and colleges in the United States.
Colombia ranks 18th among the countries that send the most students to the United States.
The states that receive the most Colombian students are: Florida, New York, Texas, California and Massachusetts.
These data reflect the growing interest of Colombian students in accessing quality education and academic opportunities in U.S. institutions.
This annual publication is the only long-standing, comprehensive information resource on international students and scholars in the United States and American students studying abroad for academic credit. Open Doors features graphic displays, data tables, and policy-oriented analyses and is an essential resource for those concerned with U.S. international educational exchange. The report can be accessed in print and digital formats.