FOOTHILL COLLEGE
- 12345 El Monte Rd
- Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
- OPEID College Code: 00119900
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- General Phone: (650) 949-7777
- President: Judy C. Miner
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 18,293
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Foothill College - Details
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Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Website
- www.foothill.edu
- Mission Statement
- To provide lower division academic instruction, career programs, and continuous workforce improvement to advance California's economic growth and global competitiveness.
Accreditation
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
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Other Campus Locations
- De Anza College (De Anza)
Cupertino, CA 95014
5 Miles Away
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.foothill.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 27%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 4% | 13% | 26% | 1% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,770 | $3,192 | $798 | $600 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.8% | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Number in Default | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Number in Repayment | 172 | 175 | 169 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $894 | $714 | $711 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $894 | $714 | $711 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,619 | $5,304 | $4,941 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,728 | $1,641 | $1,477 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,872 | $10,328 | $9,811 |
| Other Expenses | $3,746 | $3,568 | $3,399 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,371 | $3,568 | $3,059 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $2,622 | $2,355 | $2,188 |
| In-State | $2,622 | $2,355 | $2,188 |
| Out of State | $7,347 | $6,945 | $6,418 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,240 | $16,251 | $15,398 |
| In-State | $17,240 | $16,251 | $15,398 |
| Out of State | $21,965 | $20,841 | $19,628 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $5,993 | $5,567 | $5,247 |
| In-State | $5,993 | $5,567 | $5,247 |
| Out of State | $10,718 | $10,157 | $9,477 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 18,293 Undergraduate: 18,293
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 9,112 Female: 9,181
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 9,112 Female: 9,181
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,985 Part-Time: 13,308
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,985 Part-Time: 13,308
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 888 | 5% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 2,752 | 15% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 971 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,480 | 14% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,070 | 11% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,428 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,883 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,647 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,114 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,747 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,654 | 9% |
| Age Over 65 | 1,289 | 7% |
| Age Unknown | 10 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 760 | 361 | 399 |
| Faculty Status | 583 | 197 | 386 |
| Tenured Faculty | 154 | 154 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 583 | 197 | 386 |
| Primarily Instruction | 583 | 197 | 386 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 26 | 26 | - |
| Other Professionals | 31 | 31 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 120 | 107 | 13 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 59 | 58 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $92,352 (147) | $92,012 (62) | $92,601 (85) |
| Instructor | $92,352 (147) | $92,012 (62) | $92,601 (85) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $98,597 (50) | $98,129 (18) | $98,860 (32) |
| Instructor | $98,597 (50) | $98,129 (18) | $98,860 (32) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $89,388 (197) | $89,374 (80) | $89,397 (117) |
| Instructor | $89,388 (197) | $89,374 (80) | $89,397 (117) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 237 | 134 | 103 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 233 | 134 | 99 |
| Basketball | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Football | 64 | 64 | - |
| Golf | 10 | 10 | - |
| Soccer | 57 | 25 | 32 |
| Softball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Swimming | 20 | 8 | 12 |
| Tennis | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Water Polo | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $27,166 | $22,828 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,409 | $1,950 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 34 | 17 | 17 |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Water Polo | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 26%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 48% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 43% |
| Female | 54% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 82% |
| Unknown | 42% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 6 | 5 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | - |
Foothill College Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Foothill College
- Reviewed on: February 29, 2012
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- The parking at FCC sucks! I got so frustrated with the parking situation, and the fact that the computer lab and printers are super crowded that I started taking classes online. Those are going well, and I am not as frustrated as I was on campus. Good teachers, though.
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
