Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, United States Founded 1957

Overview

English Name: Foothill College
Founded: 1957
Control Type: Public
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Foothill College is among the United States's colleges, founded in 1957 and based in Los Altos Hills, United States. It operates as a higher-education provider.

Location & Contact

Mailing address, phone, email, and social channels for Foothill College are gathered below for quick reference. Most enquiries route through the admissions team unless noted otherwise.

Academic Details

Foothill College at the institutional level: enrolment, staffing, and accreditation summary. Accreditation has expiry and renewal cycles worth checking on the awarding body site for currency.

Total Students: 11,137

Programs Offered

Foothill College's catalogue, searchable by name and grouped by level. Joint programmes with partner institutions appear here but carry dual-credentialing rules worth checking with both bodies.

Bachelor's Degree

1 programme

Foothill College runs 1 programme at bachelor's level — undergraduate programmes that usually span three to four years and serve as the standard entry route into a profession or further study.

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Dentistry

Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications

93 programmes

Alongside its degrees, Foothill College provides 93 programmes at associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation level, typically shorter and more applied in focus.

Geography and Cartography Geography
Design and Applied Arts Applied Design
Design and Applied Arts Applied Design
Visual and Performing Arts, General Visual Arts
Precision Metal Working General Engineering
Precision Metal Working General Engineering
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Civil Engineering & Construction
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Civil Engineering & Construction
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Civil Engineering & Construction
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Civil Engineering & Construction
Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Political Science and Government Politics & International Relations
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Performing Arts
Geography and Cartography Geography
Economics Economics
Anthropology Social & Cultural Studies
Social Sciences, General Social & Cultural Studies
Psychology, General Psychology
Physics Physics & Astronomy
Chemistry Chemistry
Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Sport and Exercise Science
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Sport and Exercise Science
International/Globalization Studies Liberal Arts
History History
Accounting and Related Services Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Accounting
Business Administration, Management and Operations Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Business Administration
Public Health Public Health
Public Health Public Health
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Health Sciences
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Health Sciences
Biological and Physical Sciences Liberal Arts
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Dentistry
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Dentistry
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Health Sciences
Music Music
Music Music
Fine and Studio Arts Visual Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Visual Arts
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Film & Animation
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Film & Animation
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Performing Arts
Graphic Communications Media Studies & Mass Media
Educational/Instructional Media Design Education & Teaching
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Computer Sciences
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Information Systems & Technology
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Information Systems & Technology
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Information Systems & Technology
Computer Software and Media Applications Digital Media & Game Development
Computer Software and Media Applications Digital Media & Game Development
Computer Science Computer Sciences
Computer Programming Computer Sciences
Computer Programming Computer Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer Sciences
Special Education and Teaching Special Education
Graphic Communications Media Studies & Mass Media
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Media Studies & Mass Media
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Media Studies & Mass Media
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Media Studies & Mass Media
Communication and Media Studies Communication Studies
Communication and Media Studies Communication Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Area Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Agriculture
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Agriculture
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services Agriculture
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences Liberal Arts
Mathematics Mathematics
Biology, General Biological Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Liberal Arts
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies English Language Studies
English Language and Literature, General English Language Studies
Non-Professional Legal Studies Law
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Family & Consumer Science
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Family & Consumer Science
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Family & Consumer Science
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services Agriculture
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other General Engineering
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians General Engineering
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians General Engineering
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians General Engineering
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians General Engineering
Engineering, General General Engineering
Education, Other Education & Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Education & Teaching
Special Education and Teaching Special Education

How to apply to Foothill College

Five steps that capture how most applications to Foothill College flow, from research through submission to follow-up correspondence.

  1. 1
    Research programmes at Foothill College

    Use the programme finder to browse Foothill College's 94 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Review admissions criteria

    Programme-level requirements at Foothill College typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Gather supporting documents

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Lodge your application

    Foothill College processes applications through www.foothill.edu. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.

  5. 5
    Confirm receipt and track progress

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Foothill College

Quick answers to the most common questions about Foothill College — covering location, founding, ranking, programmes, and admissions context.

How old is Foothill College?

The institution opened in 1957 (approximately 69 years ago).

Where can I find Foothill College?

The institution is located in Los Altos Hills, United States.

What is Foothill College's control type?

Foothill College is a public institution.

How many students does Foothill College have?

The institution has a student body of 11,137.

What is Foothill College's official website?

The institution's website is www.foothill.edu.

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