by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 14,605 undergraduates in 2020, Foothill College is a large, public college located in Los Altos Hills, California. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Foothill College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Foothill College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Foothill College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Foothill College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Foothill College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Foothill College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Foothill College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Foothill College for Veterans Guide.
Foothill College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Foothill College has a comparatively large, student body. There were 14,605 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,016 (27.5%). Part-time attendance was 10,589 (72.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 4,016 | 10,589 | 14,605 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Foothill College receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Foothill College #329 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Foothill College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Foothill College Diversity Guide.
Foothill College has a total of 268 student athletes, 158 men and 110 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,593,845 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,582,277 |
| Net | $11,568 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Foothill College Athletics