The number of students starting in Ivy League schools for the Class of 2028 (those beginning in the Fall of 2024), varied from school to school. Cornell University had the largest Class of 2028 among the Ivy League schools, with 3,574 enrolled students.

Across the Ivy League, more females than males tended to be enrolled in the Class of 2028 (those entering in the Fall of 2024). At Columbia University, 51 percent of the freshman class in Fall 2024 (the Class of 2028) was female, compared to 47 percent of male students and two percent of students who identified as transgender or non-binary.

In Columbia University's Class of 2028 (students beginning in the fall of 2024), 17 percent of students were international students. This is compared to Harvard University, where 18 percent of incoming students were international students.

In the fall of 2022, 852 undergraduate students at Harvard University were Hispanic or Latino. This compares to 2,436 White undergraduate students.

Competition has intensified for education consultants as new owner-operated consulting firms have taken advantage of low barriers to entry and solid demand. These smaller operations increased price-based competition, making consumers more value-conscious and dragging down education consultants' profit. Despite some headwinds, education consultants have leveraged their ability to operate remotely to provide insight for students who are becoming increasingly unsure of the choice to enroll in postsecondary education. STEM-focused consultants are outperforming competitors as economic uncertainty pushes students and young adults toward careers in burgeoning industries. Revenue has been climbing at a CAGR of 2.0% to an estimated $3.0 billion over the five years through 2024, including an expected rise of 0.9% in 2024 alone. The escalating cost and uncertain return on investment of a college degree have led many potential students to reevaluate their higher education plans. Some students are remedying these concerns by choosing affordable community colleges, but others are aiming for prestigious institutions to justify the investment. Competition for spots at Ivy Leagues and other major schools is intensifying, promoting education consultants. Education consulting agencies have seen growing demand as high-earning parents prepare their children for college at an earlier age than ever. A college degree's hefty price tag has also helped bolster demand for consultants who can help aspiring students secure scholarships and grants for students. Through 2029, mounting technological advancement across the economy will encourage consumers to return to college and learn the skills of new workplaces. Growing college enrollment will heighten demand for education consultants despite the ongoing shift among institutions toward optional standardized testing. Still, the downward trend in birth rates represents a long-term challenge, with a shrinking number of K-12 students causing a delayed downturn in the number of college students. Online test prep courses will remain a minor threat, but education consultants will leverage their in-depth, personalized services to maintain their competitive advantage. A focus on core demographics and digital flexibility will play a significant role in supporting growth moving forward. Education consultants' revenue is set to swell at a CAGR of 1.5% to an estimated $3.2 billion through the end of 2029.

In the academic year 2023/24, there were 331,602 international students from India studying in the United States. International students The majority of international students studying in the United States are originally from India and China, totaling 331,602 students and 277,398 students respectively in the 2023/24 school year. In 2022/23, there were 467,027 international graduate students , which accounted for over one third of the international students in the country. Typically, engineering and math & computer science programs were among the most common fields of study for these students. The United States is home to many world-renowned schools, most notably, the Ivy League Colleges which provide education that is sought after by both foreign and local students. International students and college Foreign students in the United States pay some of the highest fees in the United States, with an average of 24,914 U.S. dollars. American students attending a college in New England paid an average of 14,900 U.S. dollars for tuition alone and there were about 79,751 international students in Massachusetts . Among high-income families, U.S. students paid an average of 34,700 U.S. dollars for college, whereas the average for all U.S. families reached only 28,026 U.S. dollars. Typically, 40 percent of families paid for college tuition through parent income and savings, while 29 percent relied on grants and scholarships.

In the fall of 2022, there were 3,471 male undergraduate students at Harvard University in the United States compared to 3,735 female undergraduate students. In addition to the fact that there are more women than men attending Harvard University as undergraduates, the student body also reflects a diverse population, although White undergraduate students still outnumber students of other races.