Foothill College Demographics & Diversity Overview

69%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
23%
International
24
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
28.6%(6,450)
Hispanic
28.9%(6,523)
African American
3.2%(710)
Asian
29.8%(6,726)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(32)
Pacific Islander
0.8%(176)
Two or More Races
6.2%(1,402)
Unknown
2.3%(520)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color69%
Total Enrollment23,254
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 49% female students and 51% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
51.2%(11,915)
Women
48.8%(11,339)

Gender Statistics

Men11,915

51% of total enrollment

Women11,339

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Foothill College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 19% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 22% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
12.0%(1,551)
18-19
18.9%(2,442)
20-21
14.5%(1,872)
22-24
14.7%(1,899)
25+
40.0%(5,166)

Age Diversity Insights

19%

Traditional Age (18-21)

22%

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 237% in-state residents, -160% out-of-state students, and 23% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
91.0%(1,748)
International
9.0%(173)

Regional Representation

In-State1,748

237% of student body

International173

23% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

69%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

49%

Female Students

Global Reach

23%

International

Age Diversity

22%

Non-Traditional Age