Foothill College
School Highlights
Foothill College serves 15,030 students (35% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 68%.
Top Placements
Foothill College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 293 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Foothill College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 293 staff | 97 staff |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Foothill College is De Anza College (5.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- De Anza CollegePublic23,104 students | 5.30 Mi21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino,  CA  95014
(408) 864-5678 5.3023,104 - Mission CollegePublic8,435 students | 8.10 Mi3000 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara,  CA  95054
(408) 988-2200 8.108,435 - West Valley CollegePublic9,062 students | 9.00 Mi14000 Fruitvale Ave
Saratoga,  CA  95070
(408) 867-2200 9.009,062 - Canada CollegePublic6,498 students | 9.60 Mi4200 Farm Hill Blvd.
Redwood City,  CA  94061
(650) 306-3100 9.606,498 - San Jose City CollegePublic9,072 students | 11.40 Mi2100 Moorpark Ave
San Jose,  CA  95128
(408) 298-2181 11.409,072
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