Foothill College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $58,300 within 10 years.
About This School
Foothill College is a public institution located in Los Altos Hills, California with approximately 11,137 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,653 per year. The graduation rate is 56%, and the typical graduate earns $58,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
Situated in the affluent Silicon Valley suburb of Los Altos Hills, this community college offers a surprisingly affordable path — graduates carry just $10,500 in median debt, which is well below average for the region. The 60% graduation rate is decent for a community college and the median earnings of $58,300 a decade out reflect the strong local job market. Worth considering if you're looking for a low-cost entry point into a California four-year university or a career in tech-adjacent fields, though motivated students should have a clear transfer or certificate goal coming in, since open-enrollment schools require self-direction to pay off.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (11,137 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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