Foothill College
School Highlights
Foothill College serves 15,123 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 15,123 students
- In-state tuition: $1,551
- Out-state tuition: $8,256
- Student:teacher ratio: 35:1
- Minority enrollment: 71%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Foothill College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Earnings
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 434 teachers has grown by 14% over five years.
Foothill College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
434 staff
308 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Foothill College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 has decreased from 51:1 over five years.
The Foothill College diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
15,123 students
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
4,169 students
2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
10,954 students
6,350 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
12%
% Hispanic
29%
47%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
29%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
5%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.70
College Completion Rate
56%
28%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$57,200
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,551 is less than the state average of $1,997. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,256 is more than the state average of $7,123. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,551
$1,997
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,256
$7,123
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
45%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,376
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,853
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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