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San Diego, California is home to Foundation College. San Diego is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Foundation College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in photography and commercial art, computer science and engineering, and engineering technician.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Foundation College are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Foundation College is dedicated to providing education that is personally tailored to the needs and abilities of our students. The goal of Foundation College is to be a leader uniting education and industry by equipping adults with the relevant knowledge required to be sucessful in a dynamic and changing workplace."
More complete details are provided below.
Foundation College
404 Camino Del Rio South Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92108
General Phone: (619) 683-3273
Admissions Phone: (619) 683-3273
Financial Aid Phone: (619) 683-3273
Foundation College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science And Engineering | 42 | systems analyst, computer support |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | software tech, computer systems tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 15 | multimedia |
| Business And Management | 0 | call center operation |
Number of programs and degrees for Foundation College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 82 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 1 |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| Asian | 15% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 1% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 33% |
| 50-64 | 27% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Diego, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (619) 683-3273
Financial Aid:
Foundation College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3271300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (619) 683-3273
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $20,000 | 6 | $30,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $20,000 | 6 | $30,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Software Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Foundation College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus library
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