Foothill College
About Foothill College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Foothill College teaches in Los Altos Hills, in the middle of Silicon Valley, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Business, psychology, allied health and computer science are its largest programs, and it is one of the strongest transfer colleges in California.
Founded
1957
Location
Los Altos Hills, California
Students
11,137
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
56.4%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,565
Out-of-state: $12,590
Avg Net Price
$7,653
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$57,072
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
56.4% complete their degree within three years
Retention
Not reported
Transfer Out
10.8%
The federal survey collects no first-year retention cohort for this college.
Teaching Quality
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
33.7%
$/Student
$5.7K
Class Size
Large
56.4% of students graduate on time. That's above the national average, but researching academic support resources before you enroll is always a smart move.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,565
In-State
$12,590
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,794
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,361
After Financial Aid
$7,653
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,571
Receive Grants
8.7%
Take Loans
2.2%
Tuition is $1,565/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $7,653.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Foothill College fund their education.
While in School
8.7%
Get Grants
Free money
2.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$19,671
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$111/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,500, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Foothill College.
Gender
47.2%
Female
53%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
11,137
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
49.9%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
40.5%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (47% women, 53% men). 49.9% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
11,137
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Quarter calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Foothill College fields 6 varsity teams with 184 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
184
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
72% / 28%
132
Men
52
Women
5
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Foothill Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$57,072
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
109 grads
Psychology, General
$56K
90 grads
4yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$107K
49 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer Science
—
45 grads
Communication and Media Studies
—
42 grads
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
—
36 grads
Graduates earn about $49K six years out, growing to $57K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.