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0.6 Years to Recoup Costs

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Participates in Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs

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Institutional Information

Address

12345 El Monte Road Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

Phone

650-949-7777

Website

Website

System

Foothill-De Anza CCD

Staff Liaison

Kevin Bontenbal

Degrees

Bachelor of Science, Associate of Science, Associate of Science for Transfer, Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts for Transfer, Certificate of Achievement

Total Enrollment

13,625

Academic calendar

Quarter Plan

Institutional Type

Public (state/local) two-year

Accreditation Information

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Most Recent Commission Action

January 21, 2025

Initial Accreditation

1959

Name Position Role
Dr. Kristina Whalen President Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Dr. Stacy Gleixner Vice President of Instruction Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)
Voltaire Villanueva Senate President Chief Faculty Senate (CFS)
Dr. Stacy Gleixner Vice President of Instruction Chief Academic Officer (CAO)
Mr. Bret Watson Vice President, Finance & Administrative Services Chief Business Officer (CBO)
Terry Godfrey FHDA Board President Board Chair
Dr. Stacy Gleixner Vice President of Instruction Chief Instructional Officer (CIO)
Name Address Location Type Status
Foothill College 12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
US		 Main Campus Active
Sunnyvale Center 1070 Innovation Way,
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
US		 Additional Location Active
Pipe Trades Training Center 780 Commercial Street
San Jose, CA 95112
US		 Additional Location Active
Sheet Metal Workers' Local 104 1700 Marina Boulevard
San Leandro, CA 94577
US		 Additional Location Active
Bay Area Industry Training Fund 1401 Greenville Road
Livermore, CA 94550
US		 Additional Location Active
Program Name Degree Type Method of Assessment Credits required for Program Completion Title IV Distance Education Correspondence Education
Building Trades Management Bachelor of Science Credit-based using credit hour 180 Yes No No
Dental Hygiene Bachelor of Science Credit-based using credit hour 191 Yes Yes No
Respiratory Care Bachelor of Science Credit-based using credit hour 68 Yes Yes No
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Air Conditioning Mechanic Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Biochemistry Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Biological Sciences Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Chemistry Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Computer Science Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Dental Assisting Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Dental Hygiene Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 115 Yes Yes No
Engineering Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Enterprise Networking Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Environmental Horticulture & Design Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
General Studies: Science Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Geographic Information Systems Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Geography Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Inside Wireman Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Mathematics Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Paramedic Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Pharmacy Technician Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Physics Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Plumbing and Pipefitting Apprenticeship Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Plumbing Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Radiologic Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Respiratory Therapy Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Semiconductor Process Engineering Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 75 Yes No No
Sheet Metal Building Trades Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Sports Medicine Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Steamfitting and Pipefitting Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Test, Adjust and Balancing (TAB) Technician Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Veterinary Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Biology Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Business Administration 2.0 Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Computer Science Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Education Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Environmental Science Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Film, Television, and Electronic Media Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Mathematics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Nutrition and Dietetics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Physics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Public Health Science Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Accounting Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Anthropology Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Art History Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Art: General Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Business Administration Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Child Development Teacher Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Communication Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Economics Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
English Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
General Studies/Social Science Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Graphic and Interactive Design Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
History Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Humanities Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Japanese Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Music Technology Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Music: General Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Philosophy Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Photography Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Physical Education Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes No No
Political Science Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Psychology Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Sociology Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Spanish Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Theatre Arts Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Theatre Technology Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Women's Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Anthropology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Art History Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Child and Adolescent Development Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Communication Studies 2.0 Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Economics Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Elementary Teacher Education Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
English Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Geography Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Global Studies Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
History Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Kinesiology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Philosophy Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Political Science Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Psychology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Social Justice Studies Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Social Work and Human Services Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Sociology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Spanish Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Studio Arts Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Theatre Arts Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 90 Yes Yes No
Accounting Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 53 Yes Yes No
Accounting Ethics Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 15 Yes Yes No
Acting Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 28 Yes Yes No
Advanced Software Development Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 27-28 Yes Yes No
Advanced Sports Medicine Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24-27 Yes Yes No
Advanced Web Applications Development Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 48.5 Yes Yes No
Advanced-Level Pharmacy Technician (ASHP/ACPE Accredited) Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 41 Yes Yes No
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 45.5-70 Yes Yes No
Air Conditioning Mechanic Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 61.5 Yes Yes No
Archaeological Field Work Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 14 Yes Yes No
Art Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 32.5 Yes Yes No
Art History Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 39.5-41.5 Yes Yes No
Audio Post Production Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Basic Pharmacy Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19.5 Yes Yes No
Bio-Health Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17-22 Yes Yes No
Bookkeeping Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 22 Yes Yes No
Business and Marketing Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 12 Yes Yes No
Child Development Teacher Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 73 Yes Yes No
Cloud Computing Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 27 Yes Yes No
Commercial Photography Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Communication Studies I Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 15 Yes Yes No
Communication Studies II Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 25 Yes Yes No
Community Health Worker Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 15 Yes Yes No
CPA Exam Preparation - Audit Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 25 Yes Yes No
CPA Exam Preparation - Business Environment and Concepts Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 25 Yes Yes No
CPA Exam Preparation - Financial Accounting Reporting Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 25 Yes Yes No
CPA Exam Preparation - Regulations Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 23 Yes Yes No
Cybersecurity Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 27 Yes Yes No
Data Analytics Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 23 Yes Yes No
Dental Assisting Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 57 Yes Yes No
Digital Marketing Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 25 Yes Yes No
Digital Photography Techniques Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Education Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Special Education Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes Yes No
Education Technology Specialist Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 12 Yes Yes No
Educational Immersive Media Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Electronic Music Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Elementary After Care Education Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Emerging Educational Technology Leadership Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Environmental Horticulture and Design Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 65 Yes Yes No
Film, Television, and Electronic Media Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 29 Yes Yes No
Financial Accounting Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 28 Yes Yes No
Game Audio I Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Game Audio II Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Game Design Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 14 Yes Yes No
Geographic Information Systems Technology I Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21.5 Yes Yes No
Geographic Information Systems Technology II Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 42.5-43.5 Yes Yes No
Geographic Information Systems Technology III Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
Graphic and Interactive Design Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 54 Yes Yes No
Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 14 Yes Yes No
Humanities Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes Yes No
Illustration Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 14 Yes Yes No
Infant and Toddler Development and Care Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour Yes Yes No
Inside Wireman Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Interventional Pulmonology Assistant Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 12 Yes Yes No
Introduction to Sports Medicine Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 14 Yes Yes No
IT Support Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Landscape Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Makerspace Coordinator Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Music History & Literature Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 25 Yes Yes No
Music Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 40 Yes Yes No
Nanny, Child, and Family Studies Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes Yes No
Network Computing Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 13.5 Yes Yes No
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 27 Yes Yes No
Online and Blended Instruction Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 15 Yes Yes No
Paramedic Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 73.5 Yes Yes No
Payroll Preparation Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Personal Trainer Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 26 Yes Yes No
Pharmacy Assistant (Aide/Clerk) Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 13.5 Yes Yes No
Photography Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Photography Criticism Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17-17.5 Yes Yes No
Plumbing and Pipefitting Apprenticeship Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 48-50 Yes Yes No
Plumbing Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 67.5 Yes Yes No
Pro Tools Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Program Supervision and Mentoring Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 85 Yes Yes No
Research, Design and Development for Global Good Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 12 Yes Yes No
Residential Plumbing Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes Yes No
Residential Wireman Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Retail Operations Specialist Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 12 Yes Yes No
Semiconductor Processing Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 15 No No No
Sheet Metal Building Trades Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 64.5-66.5 Yes Yes No
Software Development in C++ Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 28 Yes Yes No
Software Development in Java Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 28 Yes Yes No
Software Development in Python Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 28 Yes Yes No
Songwriting Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Sound and Communication Installer Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Spanish Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 15 Yes Yes No
Spanish-Advanced Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 15 Yes Yes No
STEAM Instructional Leadership Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 12 Yes Yes No
Steamfitting and Pipefitting Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 67 Yes Yes No
Tax Specialist Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
Test, Adjust and Balancing (TAB) Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 56.5 Yes Yes No
Theatre Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 36 Yes Yes No
Transfer Studies Cal-GETC Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 45 No Yes No
Transfer Studies: CSU General Education Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 52 Yes Yes No
Transfer Studies: IGETC Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 48 Yes Yes No
Veterinary Assisting Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 12.5 Yes Yes No
Visual Storytelling and Comic Arts Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Web Applications Development Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 27 Yes Yes No
Web Design Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Review Type Commission Review
Follow-Up Report with Visit (FUV) June 2026
Midterm Report January 2029
Comprehensive Peer Review January 2032