The Foothill College was established on January 15, 1957, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. It is part of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District which covers an area of about 105 square miles and includes the Palo Alto Unified School, Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School and Fremont Union High School districts. Founded with the hallmark of educational opportunity for all, Foothill College is internationally recognized as one of the nation’s most outstanding community colleges. In addition, they offer many professional and technical programs for students seeking re-training or career advancement. Foothill College educates students from different backgrounds with particular attention to underserved and underrepresented populations.
Located in Los Altos Hills, CA, Foothill College is a public university. Foothill College occupies a total area of about 122 acres. In 1957, Foothill College was founded. Foothill College believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Upgrade. Advance and its official colors are scarlet and black & white. At Foothill College, the total enrolment stands at 15,123. The school has a total of 347 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Speaking of gender distribution, there are around 48% of the students who are females and 52% are males at Foothill College. At FC, around 57% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several notable alumni including Debbi Fields, Jon Nakamatsu, Adrienne Barbeau, and Steve Sampson in its 63 years of existence. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. A total of 157 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by FC. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ADA (American Dental Association), AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association), CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs), and WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges).