Foothill College: Statistics
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| 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 1 | In Los Altos Hills |
| # 5510 of 5,240 | For Organic Chemistry |
| Top 1-3 | For 3 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
100%
Enrollment
18,258
Aid receiving
68%
Undergraduates
12,949
Male:Female Ratio
52:48
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 100% |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 18,258 |
We've calculated the 100% acceptance rate for Foothill College based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 25% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 4% |
| ■ Asian | 26% |
| ■ Hispanic | 34% |
| ■ Black or African American | 3% |
| ■ Two or more races | 6% |
| ■ Unknown | 2% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Foothill College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Foothill College majors
Foothill College has granted 810 associate degrees across 53 programs, and 59 bachelor's degrees across 1 programs. 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 |
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
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
170
/ 2,028
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
149
/ 3,030
|
| Engineering |
149
/ 2,004
|
| Environmental Science |
144
/ 2,042
|
| Physics |
131
/ 1,893
|
| Computer Science |
118
/ 1,573
|
| Medicine |
117
/ 2,494
|
| Psychology |
91
/ 1,507
|
| Geography and Cartography |
86
/ 1,225
|
| Chemistry |
84
/ 1,881
|
| Sociology |
84
/ 919
|
| Political Science |
83
/ 568
|
| Law |
79
/ 565
|
| Ecology |
75
/ 1,580
|
| Philosophy |
68
/ 767
|
| Mathematics |
67
/ 587
|
| Geology |
67
/ 865
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
59
/ 1,127
|
| History |
55
/ 411
|
| Organic chemistry |
52
/ 1,281
|
| Materials Science |
48
/ 592
|
| Mathematics Education |
45
/ 313
|
| Botany |
45
/ 954
|
| Archaeology |
45
/ 406
|
| Paleontology |
43
/ 561
|
| Economics |
40
/ 364
|
| Genetics |
40
/ 701
|
| Business |
39
/ 490
|
| Art & Design |
37
/ 544
|
| Education |
37
/ 337
|
| Agricultural Science |
36
/ 813
|
| Biochemistry |
35
/ 1,164
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
34
/ 681
|
| Development Studies |
30
/ 316
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
29
/ 65
|
| Health Science |
27
/ 539
|
| Social Psychology |
26
/ 256
|
| Linguistics |
26
/ 238
|
| Neuroscience |
25
/ 709
|
| Surgery |
24
/ 724
|
Annual publication & citation counts
12 Notable alumni
1. Anne Warner
1945-. (aged 81)
swimmer
Anne Kindel Warner, also known by her married name Anne Cribbs, is a retired American breaststroke swimmer who won a gold medal over 200 m at the 1959 Pan American Games. She placed sixth in this event at the 1960 Olympics, and also swam for the gold medal-winning U.S. team in the qualifying heats of the 4×100-meter medley relay. She...
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2. Linda J. LeZotte
1949-. (aged 77)
politician
Linda Joan LeZotte is an American politician from San Jose, California. She served on the San Jose City Council, representing District 1 (West San Jose) from 1999 to 2007. She is an attorney and former member of the San Jose Planning Commission (1992-1998). She lost to City Councilmember Ken Yeager in the 2006 race for a seat on the Santa...
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3. Jon Nakamatsu
1968-. (aged 58)
pianist
Jon Yasuhiro Nakamatsu is an American classical pianist who resides in San Jose.
4. Kevin Gutiérrez
1995-. (aged 31)
association football player
Kevin Rusell Gutiérrez González is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder.
All 12 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Total staff
439
Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Address
12345 El Monte Rd Los Altos Hills, California, 94022 United States
City Population
8,000
Phone
6509497777
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