C+

Above Average

Score: 59/100

Foothill College

4-Year Public

📍 Los Altos Hills, California 94022

🌐 https://foothill.edu/

Outcomes

65/100

Affordability

71/100

Resources

C+

57/100

Experience

C+

55/100

Prestige

44/100

Quick Stats

12,931

Total Enrollment

60%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

22.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$9,665

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Foothill College ▼

29% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 3,724 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

$5,081,402

Avg Monthly Rent

$8,080

1-Year Change

+9.3%

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For parents & investors

The Foothill College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $5,081,402
Avg rent near campus: $8,080/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 94020 (2.8% cap, La Honda)

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🏆 Where Foothill College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Plumbing Technology/Plumber

of 29 schools

#11

Electrician

of 100 schools

#12

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

of 84 schools

#21

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

of 67 schools

#23

Child Care Provider/Assistant

of 100 schools

#23

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

of 100 schools

#23

Geographic Information Science and Cartography

of 33 schools

#24

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

of 100 schools

#29

Educational/Instructional Technology

of 73 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$1,395	$12,150

Financial Aid

62%

Receive Any Aid

25%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$9,665

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$6,428
$30,001 - $48,000	$7,045
$48,001 - $75,000	$9,954
$75,001 - $110,000	$11,391
$110,001+	$14,191

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Educational/Instructional Technology 295 grads/yr Electrician 164 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 153 grads/yr Psychology, General 91 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 84 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 78 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 72 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 59 grads/yr Social Sciences, General 44 grads/yr Plumbing Technology/Plumber 42 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 42 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 38 grads/yr Sociology, General 36 grads/yr Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 34 grads/yr Geographic Information Science and Cartography 33 grads/yr Computer Science 31 grads/yr Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 28 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 27 grads/yr Economics, General 25 grads/yr Mathematics, General 25 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Foothill College's top programs commonly pursue.

Instructional coordinators

$75k/yr 232,600 jobs

Training and development specialists

$66k/yr 452,300 jobs

Librarians and media collections specialists

$64k/yr 142,100 jobs

Signal and track switch repairers

$84k/yr 8,700 jobs

First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

$79k/yr 921,600 jobs

Electricians

$62k/yr 818,700 jobs

Security and fire alarm systems installers

$59k/yr 85,900 jobs

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Student Demographics

12,931

Total Students

48%

Women

48%

Traditional Age (18-24)

29%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 27%

Hispanic 32%

Black 3%

Asian 26%

Two or More 6%

Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 29%

With Family 71%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,724 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 42%

Hybrid (Some Online) 16%

Fully Online 42%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 48%

25-64 (Adult) 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Foothill College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Foothill College?

Tuition at Foothill College is $1,395 for in-state students and $12,150 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,665.

What is the graduation rate at Foothill College?

The graduation rate at Foothill College is 60%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Foothill College a good school?

Foothill College has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Foothill College?

Foothill College has a total enrollment of 12,931 students.

Is there rental demand near Foothill College?

Yes! Approximately 29% of students at Foothill College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,724 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Los Altos Hills area.

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