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Table 1. Number and Trend of Visa Problems and Trends in International Applications, Fall 2002
Top Ranked Physics Departments Among Schools Rated PhD-Extensive in Carnegie Classifications
Other Physics Doctorate Departments at Schools Rated PhD-Extensive in Carnegie Classifications
Physics Doctorate Departments at Schools Ranked PhD-Intensive in Carnegie Classifications
Physics Masters-
Granting Departments
% of Departments with Accepted International Students Denied Entry
64
76
39
46
Average Number of Accepted International Students Denied Entry
1.4
1.9
0.7
1.0
Denials as a % of Total Non-Citizens Accepted
10%
22%
25%
40%
Reported Change
in Visa Problems
Over Past 2 Years		 % Increase
67
73
89
57
% Stable
22
24
0
38
% Decrease
11
3
11
5
Reported Change
in Overseas Apps.
Over Past 2 Years		 % Increase
46
32
22
4
% Stable
50
51
61
59
% Decrease
4
16
17
39


Source: AIP Statistical Research Center 2003 International Visa Study


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