by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Foothill College really diverse? College Factual’s diversity report brings to light the facts about diversity at Foothill College. We reviewed racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
Many schools pride themselves on their diversity, but what does that mean, really? College Factual analyzed the data to discover how diverse the typical college campus really is, taking into account race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
Foothill College total enrollment is approximately 4,866 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Foothill College undergraduate population is made up of 50.3% women, and 49.7% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Foothill College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,560 | 32.1% |
| Asian | 1,148 | 23.6% |
| White | 1,123 | 23.1% |
| International | 401 | 8.3% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 342 | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 185 | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 54 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.9% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,560 | 32.1% |
| Asian | 1,148 | 23.6% |
| White | 1,123 | 23.1% |
| International | 401 | 8.3% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 342 | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 185 | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 54 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.9% |
Foothill College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 55.1% |
| Hispanic | 19.8% |
| Asian | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 4.2% |
| Unknown | 1.2% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 2,449 female students and 2,417 male students at Foothill College.
Foothill College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 98.8% of Foothill College students come from within the state, and 1.2% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 19 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1,899 | 98.0% |
| Washington | 6 | 0.3% |
| Oregon | 5 | 0.3% |
| Florida | 3 | 0.2% |
| South Carolina | 3 | 0.2% |
Foothill College hosts roughly 8.2% international (nonresident) students, contributing to the multicultural environment of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Foothill College, 34.1% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2,575 | 19.9% |
| 35 and over | 1,975 | 15.3% |
| 25-29 | 1,951 | 15.1% |
| 22-24 | 1,875 | 14.5% |
| 20-21 | 1,836 | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 1,474 | 11.4% |
| 30-34 | 1,263 | 9.8% |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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