Foothill College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$1,395
Avg in-state tuition
$10,080
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Foothill College
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 14,605, and admissions are selective. The college offers 1 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 59%, and a student-faculty ratio of 28:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $1,395, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $10,080.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information not available
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards100% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
59% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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.
Learn more about how we determine school awards15k
Students enrolled
83%
Online student enrollment
28:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Hispanic
30%
White
29%
Asian
25%
Two or more races
6%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Black
3%
Unknown
2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Female student population
49%
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
39
Total Online Enrollment
12,086
Percent of Programs Online
62% On-campus
38% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 37% online
Associate 39% online
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
Doctorate Not offered
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
21%
State Grant Aid
64%
Institution Grant Aid
12%
Pell Grant
21%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$10k
Average student debt after graduation
$44k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.
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