Foothill-De Anza isn't one school but a two-college district in Silicon Valley (Los Altos Hills and Cupertino). Together they represent a genuine success story: among the highest community college transfer rates in the nation, with incredible pathways to UC schools and major tech employers. If you're focused on transfer, these schools are your fast track.
Student body is incredibly diverse, academically strong, and seriously career-focused. Classes stay small despite large enrollment. The location in Silicon Valley means employers actually court your graduates, and internship opportunities are genuine and abundant. Computer science, engineering, and business pathways are particularly strong.
The drawback: California community college costs are rising, and you're in an expensive region. But for transfer outcomes and proximity to actual tech career launches, Foothill-De Anza is legitimate.