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Foothill College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Los Altos Hills, CA

$1,395

Avg in-state tuition

$10,080

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 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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100% 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.

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15k

Students enrolled

83%

Online student enrollment

28:1

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

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

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

62% On-campus

38% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 37% online

Associate Check Bold 39% 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

21%

State Grant Aid

64%

Institution Grant Aid

12%

Pell Grant

21%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,584
State Grant Aid $2,490
Institution Grant Aid $396
Pell Grant Aid $3,731

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.

1

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

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.