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About Foothill College

Find Your Future at Foothill College

Foothill College, one of California’s most innovative community colleges, is a recognized leader in educational excellence, equity, and innovation. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Foothill empowers students to achieve their goals—whether that means transferring to top universities, gaining career-ready skills, or exploring new passions. With award-winning faculty, cutting-edge programs, and a vibrant campus community, Foothill offers a world-class education that opens doors to endless possibilities.

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Foothill College A Unique Campus

Foothill College offers a thoughtfully designed campus nestled in the hills and surrounded by natural beauty—an architectural gem created to inspire learning, creativity, and connection. With open courtyards, inviting study spaces, modern facilities, and sweeping views of the Bay Area, Foothill provides a peaceful and uplifting environment where students can focus, explore, and find their future.

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Why Students Choose Foothill

Transfer Excellence

Foothill students confidently move on to UC and CSU universities and top private institutions across the country. Dedicated counseling, clear pathways, and high-quality instruction help students achieve their transfer goals efficiently and affordably.

 

Career-Ready Programs

From allied health and biotech to business, computer science, and automotive technology, Foothill’s programs are built in partnership with industry leaders—ensuring students gain hands-on experience and real-world skills.

 

Innovation

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Foothill leads with creativity and technology. Students learn in modern classrooms, engage with cutting-edge tools, and benefit from nationally recognized online learning.

 

Support That Meets You Where You Are

Every student has access to tutoring, financial aid guidance, mental health counseling, disability support, and free basic-needs resources like the Owl’s Nest Food Pantry. Foothill’s wraparound services are designed for student success.

Flexible Learning for Modern Life

With in-person, hybrid, online, evening, and weekend classes, students can build a schedule that works around jobs, family commitments, and life responsibilities.

A Welcoming, Inclusive Community

At Foothill, every student belongs. With cultural programs, identity-based centers, learning communities, and equity-driven initiatives, Foothill fosters a supportive community where students feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

2024, 2025 & 2026 Rankings / Recognition for Foothill College

1 Community colleges in the U.S

According to Niche, Foothill College is #1 of 673 community colleges in the U.S. 3 years in a row. 

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3 Top 3 College for Math Success

Recognized by Pathway Champion’s 2025 as a top-three California college for transfer-level math success. 

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104 Colleges and Universities Nationally

Ranked #104 out of ~2,152 colleges and universities (nationally) in College Factual’s 2025 “Best Colleges” list.

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