Defense Language Institute
- Defense Language Institute provides culturally-based foreign language education, training, evaluation, research, and sustainment for DoD personnel in order to ensure the success of the Defense Language Program and enhance the security of the nation. The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) is regarded as one of the finest schools for foreign language instruction in the nation. As part of the Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), the Institute provides resident instruction at the Presidio of Monterey in 23 languages and two dialects, five days a week, seven hours per day, with two to three hours of homework each night. Courses last between 26 and 64 weeks, depending on the difficulty of the language. DLIFLC is a multi-service school for active and reserve components, foreign military students, and civilian personnel working in the federal government and various law enforcement agencies.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Defense Language Institute
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates--Public Special Use
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
308 staff
Student Body
The Defense Language Institute diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 100% over five years.
Total Enrollment
n/a
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
24:1
# Full-Time Students
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2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
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6,350 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
47%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
n/a
23%
% Two or more races
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4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
100%
6%
Diversity Score
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0.70
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
79%
Acceptance Rate
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89%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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