Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $1,565 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,320 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $15,772 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $7,549 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 8.43% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 2.38% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Foothill College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$12,320
Books and supplies
$1,794
Fees and remainder
$1,658
Sticker price
$15,772
Average net price
$7,549
Average aid coverage
52%
$8,223 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Foothill College pays approximately $7,549 per year after grants and aid. This is below the California average of $19,695 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Foothill College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Foothill College net price
$7,549
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Foothill College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $12,320 and average net price at $7,549. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$12,320
Current net price
$7,549
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
60.00%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$57,072
Undergraduates
10,922
10-Year Median Earnings - Foothill College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Foothill College graduates earn about 1.3x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Foothill College?
Undergraduates
10,922
Completion rate
60.00%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
8.43%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
2.38%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 8.43% of Foothill College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 2.38% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Foothill College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Foothill College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Foothill College lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Foothill College is listed at 12345 El Monte Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Foothill College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill College | Not available | $12,320 | $7,549 | $57,072 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Foothill College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Foothill College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Foothill College tuition?
Foothill College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $12,320.
What is Foothill College's average net price?
Foothill College's average net price in the local dataset is $7,549.
What is Foothill College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $57,072 for Foothill College.
Is Foothill College accredited?
Foothill College's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
How many students attend Foothill College?
The local dataset lists 10,922 undergraduate students at Foothill College.
What percentage of Foothill College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Foothill College in the local dataset is 8.43%.
What is the federal loan rate at Foothill College?
The federal loan rate for Foothill College in the local dataset is 2.38%.
Where should I verify Foothill College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Foothill College or the latest official federal education data.