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Foothill College Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
C+
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
62%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
68%
Part-Time Retention Rate
32%
Academic Calendar
Quarter
Research Funding per Student
$0
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Teacher Certification
    No
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
Data Not Available
Most Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    350 Graduates
  • Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping
    181 Graduates
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    177 Graduates
  • Psychology
    155 Graduates
  • Electrician
    141 Graduates
  • Communications
    128 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    93 Graduates
  • Physician Assistant
    87 Graduates
  • Social Sciences
    70 Graduates
  • Radiologic Technician
    60 Graduates
100%
of students say they attend class.6 responses

About the Professors

Professors
C
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
25:1
Female Professors
60%
Male Professors
40%
Average Professor Salary
$110,160
Poll
50%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.6 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    5%
  • Asian American
    13%
  • Hispanic
    15%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    0%
  • Multiracial
    4%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    1%
  • White
    63%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
92%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.53 responses
Poll
85%
of students say professors care about their students' success.53 responses
Poll
91%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.53 responses
Poll
85%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.53 responses
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