MLA data on enrollments show foreign language study is on the decline

MLA data show foreign language study is on the decline, but it's unclear what comes first: institutional disinvestment in language programs or waning student interest. In any case, some campuses -- generally those making investments in programs -- are bucking the trend.

Spanish Language Enrollment Trends in the United States 1950 – Present

The Trend Research and Analysis from the MLA Office of Programs

US postsecondary enrollments in Mandarin fall

American students abandoning foreign languages – report — RT World News

College Student Enrollment In Foreign Language Courses Plummets

Are Americans Really Losing Interest in Foreign Languages? — Evince Analytics

Are Americans Really Losing Interest in Foreign Languages? — Evince Analytics

My Friend Travis Says…”: A look at enrollment trends in language classes in the United States - Morgan - 2023 - Foreign Language Annals - Wiley Online Library

The Trend Research and Analysis from the MLA Office of Programs

Study finds sharp decline in foreign language enrollments

Foreign language enrolment in the US trending downward - ICEF Monitor - Market intelligence for international student recruitment

American students abandoning foreign languages – report — RT World News