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Foothill College
#728 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Los Altos Hills, CA
  • 462 reviews
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    Foothill College Academics

    Foothill Academic Statistics

    Academics
    C+
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    61%
    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
      548 Graduates
    • Electrician
      259 Graduates
    • Psychology
      135 Graduates
    • Communications
      129 Graduates
    • Business
      106 Graduates
    • Social Science Research Methods
      95 Graduates
    • Dental Assisting
      78 Graduates
    • Plumbing
      60 Graduates
    • Physician Assistant
      59 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      55 Graduates
    100%
    of students say they attend class.6 responses

    Foothill Professors

    Professors
    C
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    26:1
    Female Professors
    58%
    Male Professors
    42%
    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
      15%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      0%
    • Multiracial
      3%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      1%
    • White
      60%
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    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    91%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.55 responses
    Poll
    85%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.55 responses
    Poll
    89%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.55 responses
    Poll
    85%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.55 responses
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