School Highlights
Foothill College serves 12,949 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 12,949 students
- In-state tuition: $1,551
- Out-state tuition: $8,256
- Student-teacher ratio: 45:1
- Minority enrollment: 73%
- 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
School Overview
The teacher population of 286 teachers has declined by 34% over five years.
Foothill College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1957
Campus Size
122 acres
Total Faculty
286 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
Student Body
The student population of Foothill College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 45:1 has increased from 35:1 over five years.
The Foothill College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,949 students
6,850 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
3,953 students
1,034 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
8,996 students
5,816 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
12,949 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,953 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,996 students
5,850 students
% Asian
29%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
29%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
3%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
27%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Non Resident races
3%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
56%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
57%
43%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$64,467
$46,345
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,551 is more than the state average of $1,238. 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 $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,551
$1,238
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,256
$6,634
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,093
$6,272
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Foothill College cost?
Foothill College's tuition is approximately $1,551 for In-State students and $8,256 for Out-State students.
What schools are Foothill College often compared to?
Foothill Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like De Anza College by visitors of our site.
What is Foothill College's ranking?
Foothill College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges, Largest student body and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
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