| UCI vs. Foothill |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#44 in National Universities #99 in World University Rankings #15 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in California Community Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,752 California Residents $46,640 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$1,565 California Residents $12,590 Out-of-State |
| $14,827 California Residents $29,929 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$20,868 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$3,402 |
| Admission | ||
| 28.57% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 19.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger37,297 | Total Enrollment | Smaller12,949 |
| Larger30,204 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller12,949 |
| 7,093 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Smaller614 | Online Student Population | Larger5,985 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher87% | Graduate Rate | Lower56% |
| Lower5% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher11% |
| 94% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,693) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty26 to 1 |
| 2,669 | Number of faculty | 496 |
| Higher$173,702 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$106,773 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.