| Type | 4 year, Public |
|---|---|
| Campus locale | Suburb: Large |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate |
| Calendar system | Quarter |
| Student body size | Medium |
|---|---|
| Student to faculty ratio | 23 to 1 |
| On-time graduation rate | 58% |
Located in Los Altos Hills, California, Foothill College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Foothill College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.
One of the notable aspects of Foothill College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.
Foothill College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
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Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Foothill College in 2022 for students from California.
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| California's average | $6,749 |
|---|---|
| National average | $8,573 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Foothill College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students
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| California's average | $20,840 |
|---|---|
| National average | $18,862 |
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 65 of freshman students at Foothill College received on average $3,927 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Graduation Rate
The following chart shows the graduation rate of Foothill College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.
The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.
As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Foothill College students is 57.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 61.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.8%.
57.6%
- asian 65.4% 155 students
- African American 20.0% 5 students
- white 50.6% 84 students
- unknown 75.0% 3 students
- hispanic 42.6% 109 students
- International Students 72.8% 220 students
- Mixed Race 55.1% 27 students
Service Offerings
- Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Academic
- Occupational
- Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
- Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend/evening classes
- Study abroad
Veteran Services
- Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
- Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
- Recognized student veteran organization
- Credit for military training
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