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Foothill College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate41.5%

Foothill’s 41.5% acceptance rate means test-optional should be treated as flexibility, not a reason to ignore scores. If your SAT or ACT is a clear strength, submitting it can give the college one more concrete reason to choose you alongside solid grades.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Foothill College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Foothill College enrolls about 12,949 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. Foothill has a 26:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Location

Los Altos Hills, CA

Undergrad Enrollment12,949

Freshman RetentionN/A

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio26:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Foothill College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 2

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Foothill is test-optional, so use this plan only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores: take your first test by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for superscore-focused retakes. Since Foothill does not offer ED or EA, make your final fall retake early enough for scores to arrive by the regular admission deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Foothill’s in-state tuition is $1,395, while out-of-state tuition is $12,420. The FAFSA priority deadline is March 2.

In-State Tuition$1,395

Out-of-State Tuition$12,420

Room and Board$20,791

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

For students paying out-of-state tuition, Foothill College lists tuition at $12,420, compared with $1,395 for in-state tuition. Room and board is estimated at $20,791, so total costs can vary widely based on living arrangements and tuition category. Financial aid can reduce the amount students actually pay, especially for those with demonstrated need.