ST. LOUIS—Washington University, St. Louis University, Webster University and the University of Missouri system are among the schools nationally which have had international student visas revoked amid a national push by the Trump administration to reshape immigration policy.

A Webster University spokesperson said as of Friday, 18 students locally and six at its campus in San Antonio were impacted

"We are working closely with these students and also trying to get further information from SEVP (Student Exchange Visitor Portal) regarding next steps. Some of these students have also contacted immigration attorneys for assistance," a school spokesperson said Tuesday. 

The other schools did not specify a number of impacted students.

“The University of Missouri has learned that a small number of students have had their Student Exchange Visitor Information System records terminated by the Department of Homeland Security. When we become aware of this happening, we provide students with academic support while they seek legal advice from their own attorneys,” a system spokesperson told Spectrum News.

“We are aware that a small number of our international students have been affected by recent visa decisions. For privacy reasons, we’re not able to share individual details or specific numbers,” a Saint Louis University spokesperson said. “We’re actively offering support to these students and remain committed to ensuring that all members of our international community feel welcomed and supported at SLU.”

At least 901 students at more than 128 colleges and universities have had their visas revoked or their legal status terminated in recent weeks, according to an Associated Press review of university statements and correspondence with school officials. Advocacy groups collecting reports from colleges say hundreds more students could be caught up in the crackdown.

In some high-profile cases, including the detention of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, President Donald Trump's administration has argued it should be allowed to deport noncitizens over involvement in pro-Palestinian activism. 

Last month, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the State Department was revoking visas held by visitors who were acting counter to national interests, including some who protested Israel's war in Gaza and those who face criminal charges.

But many students say they don't fall under those categories. Students have filed lawsuits in several states, arguing they were denied due process.

Around 1.1 million international students were in the United States last year — a source of essential revenue for tuition-driven colleges. International students are not eligible for federal financial aid, and their ability to pay tuition often factors into whether they will be admitted to American schools. Often, they pay full price.