A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Foothill College are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 67% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
33%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
24%
|
| Asian |
24%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
9%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 13% more male students than female students enrolled at Foothill College with a gender ratio of 53% men to 47% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Foothill College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
53%
|
| Women |
47%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6,609
|
| Women |
5,825
|
Foothill College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
83%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
11%
|
| Unknown Location |
5%
|
23% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 40.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 62.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=114716 IPEDS survey data for Foothill College.