Foothill College

https://foothill.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $1,395
    2024 Average Net Price
    $10,805
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    12,949
    30.5% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    56.4%
    460 Graduates

    About

    Foothill College is a higher education institution located in Santa Clara County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Foothill College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (153 degrees awarded), Plumber (37 degrees), and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (16 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,901 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Foothill College. 54.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (590 degrees), 1.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (563 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Foothill College is $1,395, which is $−9,200 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Foothill College is $1,395, which is $9,200 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,805.

    In 2024, 28% of undergraduate students attending Foothill College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $1,395
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Foothill College was $1,395. The cost of tuition at Foothill College is $−9,200 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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    Average Net Price

    $10,805
    2024 Value
    11.8%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Foothill College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,805. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Foothill College grew by 11.8%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $20,793
    Room and Board
    $1,794
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Foothill College was of $20,793 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.68% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,794. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.98% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    28%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    2%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    28% of undergraduate students at Foothill College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.7% with respect to 2023, when 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Foothill College had a total enrollment of 12,949 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Foothill College is 3,953 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,996. This means that 30.5% of students enrolled at Foothill College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Foothill College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, 26.4% Asian, 24.7% White, 6% Two or More Races, 3.02% Black or African American, 0.703% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.116% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Foothill College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (19.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (13.2%) and Asian Female (12.9%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    30.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Foothill College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,949 students. The full-time enrollment at Foothill College is 3,953 and the part-time enrollment is 8,996. This means that 30.5% of students enrolled at Foothill College are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      4,381 enrolled students
    2. Asian
      3,421 enrolled students
    3. White
      3,202 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Foothill College is 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, 26.4% Asian, 24.7% White, 6% Two or More Races, 3.02% Black or African American, 0.703% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.116% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 217 students (1.68%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 157 more women than men received degrees from Foothill College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Foothill College is hispanic or latino (590 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (563 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Foothill College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (153 degrees awarded), followed by Plumber (37 degrees) and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (16 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Foothill College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (206 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (29 degrees), and Human Sciences (78 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Foothill College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,565,626 people), Secondary school teachers (498,871 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (334,138 people), Other managers (317,360 people), and Education administrators (301,555 people).

    The most specialized majors at Foothill College in 2024 are Construction (206 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (29 degrees), Human Sciences (78 degrees), Education (341 degrees), and Social Sciences (162 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Foothill College are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

    The most specialized majors at Foothill College are Construction (206 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (29 degrees), Human Sciences (78 degrees), Education (341 degrees), and Social Sciences (162 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Foothill College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,911,895 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (412,108 people), Legal services (276,124 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (226,473 people), and Computer Systems Design (225,097 people).

    The most specialized majors at Foothill College are Construction (206 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (29 degrees), Human Sciences (78 degrees), Education (341 degrees), and Social Sciences (162 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Foothill College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      153 degrees awarded
    2. Plumber
      37 degrees awarded
    3. HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
      16 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Foothill College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 153 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    872
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,029
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 872 degrees were awarded to men at Foothill College, which is 0.847 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,029).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 152 degrees were awarded to men at Foothill College in Electrician, which is 12.7 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 187 degrees were awarded to men at Foothill College in Educational & Instructional Technology, which is 1.73 times more than the 108 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    46%
    100% Completion Time
    56%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2015, 46% of students graduating from Foothill College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      590 degrees awarded
    2. White
      563 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      457 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Foothill College is hispanic or latino (590 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (563 degrees).

    1.53% of degree recipients (29 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      405 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      395 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      388 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Foothill College is white male (405 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (395 degrees).

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    Operations

    Foothill College has an endowment valued at nearly $13.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.03M (68.3%) compared to the 9.49% average return (1.27M on 13.4M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Foothill College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 46 employees, Management, with 33 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 30 employees.

    Endowment

    $13.2M
    2024 Endowment
    12.1%
    growth from 2023

    Foothill College has an endowment valued at about $13.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Foothill College grew 12.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $195k lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $21.7M
    Instructional Salaries
    173
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Foothill College paid a total of $21.7M to 173 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Foothill College were Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees, Management with 33 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 30 employees.

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