| Foothill vs. San Diego State |
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|---|---|---|
#3 in California Community Colleges | Rankings* | #97 in National Universities #26 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$1,565 California Residents $12,320 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,290 California Residents $20,170 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $9,724 California Residents $19,228 Out-of-State |
| Less$3,678 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,114 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Acceptance Rate | 39.26% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 21.67% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller12,434 | Total Enrollment | Larger37,402 |
| Smaller12,434 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,194 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 5,208 |
| Larger6,530 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,456 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower56% | Graduate Rate | Higher78% |
| Higher9% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| - | Retention Rate | 89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,688) | |
| Faculties | ||
| 25 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
| 533 | Number of faculties | 1,858 |
| Lower$100,013 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$106,213 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.