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Colleges / Foothill College

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, CA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate100%

Foothill College Admissions

Foothill College is not competitive to get into. Out of 5,697 applications received in 2023, 5,697 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to Foothill College, the fee for the application costs $31.

Foothill College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Foothill College's admissions stats.

Foothill College 2023 Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class 10%
Admissions Test Policy Not optional
Waitlist No

Foothill College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Foothill College.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No
Early Decision II
Early Action No

Want to Apply Early to Foothill College?


Foothill College does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to Foothill College

It is not competitive to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Foothill College

Foothill College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Foothill College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you're strong. Curious about the factors that are considered by Foothill College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Make sure to check with Foothill College for more information on admission factors.

Foothill College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Foothill College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Foothill College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Foothill College?

Foothill College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school. At Foothill College 10% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 35% were in the top 25% and 50% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Foothill College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA
3.75 and 3.99
3.50 and 3.74
3.25 and 3.49
3.00 and 3.24
2.50 and 2.9
2.00 and 2.49

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Foothill College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Foothill College is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Foothill College

For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to Foothill College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Foothill College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term


Foothill College Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Foothill College?

❌ Students who are admitted to Foothill College must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Foothill College accept transfer credits?

✅ Foothill College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Do I have to submit test scores to Foothill College?

✅ Foothill College is not test optional.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Foothill College?

❌ Foothill College does not offer early decision.

Want To Learn More About Foothill College?

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Foothill College Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Open Admission

100%

How hard is it to get into Foothill College? Foothill College is a open admission institution. The Foothill College acceptance rate is 100%. This means that the institution accepts 100 out of every 100 applicants.

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Foothill College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Foothill College is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Foothill College is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Foothill College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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Foothill College GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

Not available

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

14,605

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

100%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$1,565

Out-of-State

$12,320

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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