Foothill College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Foothill College is a public certificate and vocational school in Los Altos Hills, California, with about 11,137 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,653 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,565. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $57,072 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,565
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,653 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 11,137 34.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 56.37%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
- First-Generation Students: 49.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 9.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 33.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 23,858
- Room & Board: $20,793 annual estimate
Foothill College: what the data shows
Common questions about Foothill College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Foothill College?
Foothill College is located in Los Altos Hills, CA (ZIP 94022).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Foothill College public or private?
Foothill College is a Public institution.
How much does Foothill College cost?
Published tuition: $1,565 in-state, $12,590 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,653.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,571 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,390 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,389 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,193 |
| $110,001+ | $14,237 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $6,260.
How big is Foothill College?
Total enrollment: 11,137 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 23,858 students.
About 35% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Foothill College?
150%-time completion rate: 56.37%.
What do graduates of Foothill College earn?
Median earnings: $48,920 six years after entry; $57,072 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.
8.71% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Foothill College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Educational/Instructional Technology (295 completions)
- Electrician (164 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (153 completions)
- Psychology, General (91 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (84 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (78 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (72 completions)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (59 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (44 completions)
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber (42 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Foothill College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 56.37%; median earnings $57,072 at 10 years; net price $7,653. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,565
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Foothill College was $1,565.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,653
2024 Value
In 2024 Foothill College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,653.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$30,612 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,653 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$6,260 4-Year In-State Tuition
$50,360 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$20,793 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,794 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,152 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$96,608 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Foothill College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
8.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2.23% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Foothill College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Foothill College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,536 | $8,016 | $4,743 |
| 2014 | $1,551 | $8,256 | $4,640 |
| 2015 | $1,551 | $8,391 | $3,913 |
| 2016 | $1,551 | $8,571 | $3,286 |
| 2017 | $1,554 | $8,752 | $5,291 |
| 2018 | $1,563 | $7,503 | $4,212 |
| 2019 | $1,563 | $9,528 | $3,859 |
| 2020 | $1,563 | $10,248 | $6,200 |
| 2021 | $1,565 | $10,790 | $7,286 |
| 2022 | $1,565 | $11,510 | $8,315 |
| 2023 | $1,565 | $12,320 | $7,549 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Foothill College reported total enrollment of about 11,137 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 53% male and 47% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (34.3%), White (25.5%), and Asian (25.1%). About 8.71% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
34.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Foothill College in 2024 is 11,137 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 23,858 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 34.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
56.37% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Foothill College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Educational/Instructional Technology: 37% male / 63% female
- Electrician: 93% male / 7% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 47% male / 53% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Foothill College.
Return on Investment
$10,500 Median Student Debt
$57,072 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.40% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1764.37% Return on Investment
1.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Foothill College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 70 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Educational/Instructional Technology: 295 completions
2. Electrician: 164 completions
3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 153 completions
4. Psychology, General: 91 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 84 completions
6. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 78 completions
7. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 72 completions
8. Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 59 completions
9. Social Sciences, General: 44 completions
Most popular programs at Foothill College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Foothill College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Foothill College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 33.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,815
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,712
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Foothill College is a public institution located in Los Altos Hills, CA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Educational/Instructional Technology, Electrician, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 11,137 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (34.3%), White (25.5%), Asian (25.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 56.37%. Approximately 8.71% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Location
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 70 distinct degree programs, Foothill College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Foothill College located?
Foothill College is located in Los Altos Hills, CA.
How much does Foothill College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,565 and average net price is $7,653 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $20,793 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Foothill College?
Foothill College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 23,858 students, Hispanic or Latino (34.3%), White (25.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Foothill College?
About 49.9% of students at Foothill College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Foothill College earn?
Median earnings are $48,920 six years after entry and $57,072 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Foothill College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 56.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Foothill College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
Is Foothill College public or private?
Foothill College is a public institution located in Los Altos Hills, CA.
Is Foothill College an HBCU?
No. Foothill College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Foothill College a tribal college?
No. Foothill College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Foothill College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Foothill College reports 34.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Foothill College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Foothill College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.