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Foothill College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Los Altos Hills, CA

$1,395

Avg in-state tuition

$10,620

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Foothill College

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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

n/a

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

Information not available

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 admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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12k

Students enrolled

73%

Online student enrollment

23:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Hispanic

32%

White

28%

Asian

25%

Two or more races

6%

Black

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Unknown

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Female student population

48%

Socio-economic diversity

21% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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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

Certificates Check Bold 41% online

Associate Check Bold 32% online

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's X Bold Not offered

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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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 debt after graduation

$44k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

CCCAA

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

Participation

Men Women
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Water Polo
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

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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.