Foothill College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4050 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1133 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1060 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #90 of 249 | In California |
| #5743 of 6,198 | For Ecology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 12,931
- 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.
2,027 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,431 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 | 4169 (32%) |
|---|---|
| White | 3485 (27%) |
| Asian | 3231 (25%) |
| Two or more races | 809 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 428 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 415 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 277 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 91 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (0.1%) |
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
- $4,298
- Students receiving aid
- 62%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,395 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,395 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,150 |
| Fee in-district | $170 |
| Fee in-state | $170 |
| Fee out-of-state | $170 |
Foothill College majors
Foothill College has granted 54 bachelor's degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Foothill College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 109 | |
| Psychology, General | 90 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 54 | |
| Computer Science | 45 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 42 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 36 | |
| Mathematics, General | 33 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 28 | |
| Sociology, General | 27 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 26 | |
| Economics, General | 25 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 25 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 23 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 18 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 18 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 16 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | |
| Graphic Design | 15 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 15 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 13 | |
| Anthropology, General | 10 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 9 | |
| Women's Studies | 9 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 8 | |
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 7 | |
| History, General | 7 | |
| Radio and Television | 7 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | |
| Geography | 6 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 6 | |
| Physics, General | 6 | |
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Area Studies, Other | 4 | |
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 4 | |
| Electrician | 4 | |
| Pharmacy Technician & Assistant | 4 | |
| Philosophy | 4 | |
| Plumbing Technology & Plumber | 4 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 3 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 3 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Photography | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 2 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 1 | |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 787 | 54 |
Foothill College has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 58% | 62% |
Publications & Citations
Foothill College has published 330 scientific papers with 4,221 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 Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 22 |
| 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 | 113 |
| 2014 | 12 | 147 |
| 2015 | 10 | 146 |
| 2016 | 12 | 181 |
| 2017 | 23 | 202 |
| 2018 | 19 | 200 |
| 2019 | 20 | 279 |
| 2020 | 9 | 366 |
| 2021 | 13 | 417 |
| 2022 | 22 | 427 |
| 2023 | 14 | 392 |
| 2024 | 18 | 373 |
Foothill College alumni
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Adrienne Barbeau
- Occupations
- voice actorwriterfilm actorstage actortelevision actor
- 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 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
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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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Spencer Marcu
- Occupations
- songwritermusiciansingerguitaristsinger-songwriter
- 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 | 420 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional |
Location and contacts
| Address | 12345 El Monte Rd Los Altos Hills, California, 94022 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,000 |
| Phone | 6509497777 |