Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA · Public · Certificate degrees · Suburb
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About Foothill College
Foothill College is a public community college in Los Altos Hills, California. It is part of the Foothill–De Anza Community College District. It was founded on January 15, 1957, and offers 84 associate degree programs, two bachelor's degree programs, and 124 certificate programs. The college operates on a quarter system, one of just three on that system among California community colleges.
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Open
Acceptance
$7,653
Net price
11,137
Enrollment
56%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$7,653
Average net price
$1,565
In-state tuition
$12,590
Out-of-state tuition
—
Room & board
$1,794
Books & supplies
$16,361
Total cost of attendance
9%
Students receiving Pell grants
2%
Students with federal loans
$10,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$57,072
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$48,920
Median earnings (6 yrs)
56%
Graduation rate
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Retention rate
75%
Earn more than a HS grad
$5,712
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
11,137
Total enrollment
65%
Part-time
25
Avg. age at entry
50%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Foothill College FAQ
Is Foothill College a public or private school?
Foothill College is a public institution located in Los Altos Hills, CA.
What is the acceptance rate at Foothill College?
Foothill College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does Foothill College cost?
The average annual net price at Foothill College is $7,653 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $1,565 in-state and $12,590 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Foothill College?
About 56% of students at Foothill College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Foothill College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Foothill College students earn a median of $57,072 per year.
How many students attend Foothill College?
Foothill College enrolls about 11,137 students.
Campus
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