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Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, CA

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Founded1957
Websitehttps://foothill.edu
AddressLos Altos Hills, California

Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College is a public community college in Los Altos Hills, California, in the northwest corner of Silicon Valley, and part of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District. It was founded in 1957 and is located at 12345 El Monte Road, with a sister campus in Sunnyvale. The college lists 84 associate degrees, including 30 designed for transfer to California State University campuses, two bachelor's degrees in Dental Hygiene and Respiratory Care, and more than 120 certificate programs. It operates on a quarter system, which is unusual among California community colleges, and is known for its large transfer program and the Physics Show.

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Founded: 1957
Location: Los Altos Hills, California
Type: Public community college
Known for: Transfer programs, bachelor's degrees in Dental Hygiene and Respiratory Care, Physics Show

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Foothill has an open-door admission policy, and students apply through its online application.

LevelsAssociate degrees, associate degrees for transfer, certificates, two bachelor's degrees

Application routeOnline application, then assessment or prerequisites, counseling, registration and fee payment

Admission criteriaOpen-door admission for high-school graduates and non-graduates aged 18 or older; dual enrollment for grades 9-12 needs parent or guardian and principal permission; allied health programs need extra testing and forms

Dates, fees and criteria change every session. Always confirm them on the official admissions page before applying.

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