- Foothill College is a public community college in Los Altos Hills, California. It is part of the Foothill鈥揇e Anza Community College District. It was founded on January 15, 1957, and offers 84 Associate degree programs, 2 Bachelor's degree programs, and 124 certificate programs.
School Highlights
Foothill College serves 23,254 students (18% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 23,254 students
- In-state tuition: $1,551
- Out-state tuition: $8,256
- Minority enrollment: 72%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Foothill College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 434 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Foothill College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
434 staff
315 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Foothill College has grown by 53% over five years.
The Foothill College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
23,254 students
9,796 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
54:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
4,298 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
18,956 students
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
232 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,298 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
18,956 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
29%
13%
% Hispanic
28%
47%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
28%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Non Resident races
3%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
56%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
57%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$57,200
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,551 is more than the state average of $1,516. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,256 is more than the state average of $6,779. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,551
$1,516
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,256
$6,779
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
66%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,093
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Foothill College cost?
Foothill College's tuition is approximately $1,551 for In-State students and $8,256 for Out-State students.
What schools are Foothill College often compared to?
Foothill Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like De Anza College by visitors of our site.
What is Foothill College's ranking?
Foothill College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
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