Foothill College Demographics & Diversity Overview

69%
Minority Students
47%
Female Students
23%
International
13
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Foothill College has a diverse student body with 69% students of color and 23% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
28.7%(3,460)
Hispanic
32.9%(3,958)
African American
3.5%(425)
Asian
25.0%(3,017)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(27)
Pacific Islander
1.1%(129)
Two or More Races
6.5%(777)
Unknown
2.1%(252)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color69%
Total Enrollment12,434
International Students23%

Cultural Engagement

Foothill College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Foothill College has a gender distribution of 47% female students and 53% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
53.2%(6,609)
Women
46.8%(5,825)

Gender Statistics

Men6,609

53% of total enrollment

Women5,825

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Foothill College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 31% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 41% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
14.2%(1,765)
18-19
17.1%(2,130)
20-21
14.0%(1,738)
22-24
13.6%(1,685)
25+
41.1%(5,115)

Age Diversity Insights

31%

Traditional Age (18-21)

41%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Foothill College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 23% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 179% in-state residents, -102% out-of-state students, and 23% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
88.7%(1,401)
International
11.3%(178)

Regional Representation

In-State1,401

179% of student body

International178

23% of student body

States Represented

13 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

69%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

47%

Female Students

Global Reach

23%

International

Age Diversity

41%

Non-Traditional Age