Foothill College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Foothill College
School Type:
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation:
Foothill College is a medium-sized public college located on a suburban campus in Los Altos Hills, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,438, and admissions are selective. The college offers 1 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 23:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $1,395, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $10,620.
Admissions Breakdown
Graduation Rate Insight
58% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores--
High school transcript--
High school rank--
Letter of recommendation--
High school GPA--
Open admissionYes
Completion of college prep program--
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
13k
Students enrolled
73%
Online student enrollment
23:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
28%
Unknown
1%
Black
3%
Hispanic
32%
Two or more races
6%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
25%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
Socio-economic diversity
21% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
40
Total Online Enrollment
9061
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.73% online, 27% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
65% On-campus
35% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates41% online
Associate32% online
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1200 |
On-campus room and board | $17758 |
On-campus other expenses | $2600 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $81342 | $81342 |
Off-campus without family | $60984 | $60984 |
Off-campus with family | $60984 | $60984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
28%
State Grant Aid
62%
Institution Grant Aid
6%
Pell Grant
21%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$11k
Average student debtafter graduation
$44k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Football
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Water Polo
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES. | |||
2 | HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.