In academic year 2007/08, there were 94,563 students from India studying in the United States (up 12.8% from the previous year). Since 2001/02, India has remained the leading place of origin for students coming to the United States. 

Academic Level
The majority of Indian students study at the graduate level. In 2006/07, their breakdown was as follows:
14.4% undergraduate
72.0% graduate students
2.1% other
11.5% OPT (Optional Practical Training)

Historical trends 
The number of Indian students in the U.S. increased by 12.8% in 2007/08, following an increase of 9.6% the previous year. India has been the number one sending place of origin since 2001/02 when it surpassed China. 2000/01 marked a new surge in enrollments from India, with an increase of 30%, followed by two more years of double-digit growth (22% in 2002/03 and 12% in 2003/04).

(Open Doors 2008; IIE)