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Foothill-De Anza Community Colleges
Foothill College
#72 in Best Value Colleges in California
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Los Altos Hills, CA
  • 428 reviews
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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
    56%
    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
      93 Graduates
    • Physician Assistant
      87 Graduates
    • Social Science Research Methods
      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
    24:1
    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
      15%
    • Hispanic
      16%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      0%
    • Multiracial
      4%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      1%
    • White
      60%

    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    93%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.54 responses
    Poll
    85%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.54 responses
    Poll
    91%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.54 responses
    Poll
    85%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.54 responses
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