School Highlights
Foothill College serves 12,438 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American and Black), which is less than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 12,438 students
- In-state tuition: $1,551
- Out-state tuition: $8,256
- Student:teacher ratio: 29:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Foothill College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 434 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Foothill College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates--Public Special Use
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
434 staff
294 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Foothill College has declined by 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has decreased 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
12,438 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
3,338 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
9,100 students
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
915 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,338 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,100 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
29%
13%
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
26%
46%
% White
6%
5%
% Hawaiian
30%
24%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.71
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)
0.5763%
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$57,200
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,551 is more than the state average of $1,236. 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 $6,547. The out-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,551
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,256
$6,547
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
66%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,093
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (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 and Largest student body.
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