Foothill College

12345 El Monte Rd
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
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Tel: (650) 949-7777
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School Highlights

Foothill College serves 14,732 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the state community college average of 45:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 75%.

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Foothill College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 293 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Foothill College(CA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty293 staff145 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Foothill College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 50:1 has increased from 40:1 over five years.
The Foothill College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment14,732 students8,590 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio50:145:1
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# Full-Time Students4,372 students2,007 students
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# Part-Time Students10,360 students6,583 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian
28%
12%
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% Hispanic
24%
43%
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% Black
3%
7%
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% White
33%
25%
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% Hawaiian
1%
-
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% Two or more races
5%
4%
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% Non Resident races
5%
4%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score0.750.73
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College Completion Rate
56%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$57,200$34,600
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $1,551 is more than the state average of $1,458. 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 $6,710. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,551$1,458
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Out-State Tuition Fees$8,256$6,710
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid40%76%
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Median Debt for Graduates$10,500$10,063
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,388$5,751
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Source: 2019 (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 College
    Public
    19,482 students | 5.30 Mi21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
    Cupertino,  CA  95014
    (408) 864-5678     5.3019,482
  • Mission College
    Public
    7,780 students | 8.10 Mi3000 Mission College Blvd
    Santa Clara,  CA  95054
    (408) 988-2200     8.107,780
  • West Valley College
    Public
    7,823 students | 9.00 Mi14000 Fruitvale Ave
    Saratoga,  CA  95070
    (408) 867-2200     9.007,823
  • Canada College
    Public
    5,987 students | 9.60 Mi4200 Farm Hill Blvd.
    Redwood City,  CA  94061
    (650) 306-3100     9.605,987
  • San Jose City College
    Public
    9,270 students | 11.40 Mi2100 Moorpark Ave
    San Jose,  CA  95128
    (408) 298-2181     11.409,270
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 14,732 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,551
  • Out-state tuition: $8,256
  • Student:teacher ratio: 50:1
  • Minority enrollment: 67%
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Did You Know?
For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,458 per year for in-state students and $6,710 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,072 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 84%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is equal to the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in California is California College San Diego. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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