Foothill College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4070 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1134 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1060 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #91 of 249 | In California |
| #5770 of 6,226 | For Ecology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 12,949
- Male:Female Ratio
- 52:48
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- foothill.edu
Foothill College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Foothill College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
3,019 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,985 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Foothill College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 4381 (34%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3421 (26%) |
| White | 3202 (25%) |
| Two or more races | 777 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 454 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 391 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 217 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 91 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $4,223
- Students receiving aid
- 68%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,395 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,395 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,420 |
| Fee in-district | $170 |
| Fee in-state | $170 |
| Fee out-of-state | $170 |
Foothill College majors
Foothill College has granted 59 bachelor's degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Foothill College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 91 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 84 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 59 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 45 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 44 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 38 | |
| Sociology, General | 36 | |
| Computer Science | 31 | |
| Economics, General | 25 | |
| Mathematics, General | 25 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 24 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 23 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 22 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 21 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 18 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 18 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | |
| Graphic Design | 15 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 14 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 13 | |
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 13 | |
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 12 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 12 | |
| Pharmacy Technician & Assistant | 12 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 11 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 11 | |
| Electrician | 10 | |
| Anthropology, General | 9 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 8 | |
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 8 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 8 | |
| History, General | 8 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 8 | |
| Radio and Television | 8 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 5 | |
| Physics, General | 5 | |
| Plumbing Technology & Plumber | 5 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Sheet Metal Technology & Sheetworking | 4 | |
| Geography | 3 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | |
| Women's Studies | 3 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | |
| Environmental Science | 2 | |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Area Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Photography | 1 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 810 | 59 |
Foothill College has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 47% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 55% | 58% |
Publications & Citations
Foothill College has published 343 scientific papers with 4,463 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Computer Science, Medicine, Psychology, Geography and Cartography, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 16 |
| 1994 | 1 | 15 |
| 1995 | 2 | 14 |
| 1996 | 3 | 10 |
| 1997 | 4 | 15 |
| 1998 | 2 | 19 |
| 1999 | 2 | 16 |
| 2000 | 0 | 28 |
| 2001 | 4 | 26 |
| 2002 | 3 | 20 |
| 2003 | 8 | 38 |
| 2004 | 4 | 31 |
| 2005 | 1 | 44 |
| 2006 | 2 | 46 |
| 2007 | 3 | 45 |
| 2008 | 9 | 49 |
| 2009 | 3 | 41 |
| 2010 | 11 | 61 |
| 2011 | 25 | 77 |
| 2012 | 17 | 81 |
| 2013 | 8 | 114 |
| 2014 | 12 | 147 |
| 2015 | 10 | 146 |
| 2016 | 12 | 181 |
| 2017 | 23 | 202 |
| 2018 | 19 | 200 |
| 2019 | 20 | 280 |
| 2020 | 9 | 366 |
| 2021 | 13 | 418 |
| 2022 | 22 | 428 |
| 2023 | 14 | 393 |
| 2024 | 19 | 374 |
| 2025 | 16 | 308 |
Foothill College alumni
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Adrienne Barbeau
- Occupations
- film actorstage actortelevision actoractorsinger
- Biography
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Adrienne Jo Barbeau is an American actress and author. She came to prominence in the 1970s as Broadway's original Betty Rizzo in the musical Grease, and as Carol Traynor, the divorced daughter of Maude Findlay (played by Bea Arthur) on the sitcom Maude (1972–1978). In 1980, she began appearing in horror and science fiction films, including The Fog (1980), Escape from New York (1981), Creepshow (1982), and Swamp Thing (1982). She also provided the voice of Catwoman in the DC Animated Universe. In the 2000s, she appeared on the HBO series Carnivàle (2003–2005) as Ruthie.
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Chrisann Brennan
- Occupations
- painteressayist
- Biography
-
Chrisann Brennan is an American memoirist and painter. She is the author of The Bite in the Apple, an autobiography about her relationship with Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. They had one child, Lisa Brennan-Jobs.
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Juice Newton
- Occupations
- songwritersinger-songwriterguitaristsinger
- Biography
-
Juice Newton is an American pop and country singer, songwriter, and musician. Newton has received five Grammy Award nominations in the Pop and Country Best Female Vocalist categories – winning once in 1983 – as well as an ACM Award for Top New Female Artist and two consecutive Billboard Female Album Artist of the Year awards. Newton's other awards include a People's Choice Award for "Best Female Vocalist" and the Australian Music Media's "Number One International Country Artist".
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Brad Gilbert
- Occupations
- tennis coachtennis player
- Biography
-
Brad Gilbert is an American former professional tennis player, tennis coach, and tennis commentator and analyst for ESPN. During his career, he won 20 singles titles and achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 4 in 1990, and a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 18 four years prior. He won a bronze medal at the 1988 Olympics, and both a gold medal and a silver medal at the 1981 Maccabiah Games.
General info
| Total FTE staff | 439 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 12345 El Monte Rd Los Altos Hills, California, 94022 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,000 |
| Phone | 6509497777 |