Foothill College

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About Foothill College

School Type: Public

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.

Los Altos Hills, CA

$1,395

Avg in-state
tuition

$10,620

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

58%

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

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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.

21%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

40

Total Online Enrollment

9,061

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

65% On-campus

35% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold41% online

AssociateCheck Bold32% online

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-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 ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

28%

State Grant Aid

62%

Institution Grant Aid

6%

Pell Grant

21%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,275
State Grant Aid$2,105
Institution Grant Aid$1,275
Pell Grant Aid$3,969

Financial Outlook

$11k

Average student debtafter graduation

$44k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

1.4%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Water Polo

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
2Health Professions And Related Programs.

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.