| Screen last updated on: January 27, 2011 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
West |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
7% |
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| Campus size: |
122 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Los Altos Hills |
| Population of city/town: |
7,514 |
| Nearest major city: |
San Jose |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
15 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
782,000 |
| Online campus map: |
www.foothill.edu/news/
mainmaps.html |
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| Institution offers housing: |
no |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
70% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Observatory, Japanese cultural center. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service, day care, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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resumé assistance, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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tape recorders, reader services, adaptive equipment |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
fully |
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| Student activities: |
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student government, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Sentinel |
| Number of honor societies: |
2 |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Sue Gatlin,
Athletic Director |
| School colors: |
red and black |
| School mascot: |
Owl |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
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| Athletic facilities: |
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fitness center, football stadium, gymnasiums, swimming pool, track |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, cheerleading |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
San Jose (15 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
San Francisco (30 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Mountain View (5 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
San Jose (15 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| List of four-year colleges most often selected by recent graduates: |
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California State University system schools, University of California. |
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