Foothill College

Foothill College
MottoUpgrade. Advance.
TypePublic community college
EstablishedJanuary 15, 1957
Parent institution
Foothill–De Anza Community College District
Academic affiliations
De Anza College
PresidentKristina Whalen
Faculty347
Administrative staff
547
Students13,630
Location,
U.S.

37°21′41″N 122°07′44″W / 37.3613°N 122.1289°W / 37.3613; -122.1289
Campus
  • Suburban, 122 acres (49 ha)
Colors    Scarlet, black & white
NicknameOwls
MascotFootsie the Owl
Websitewww.foothill.edu

Foothill College is a public community college in Los Altos Hills, California. It is part of the Foothill–De Anza Community College District. It was founded on January 15, 1957, and offers 84 associate degree programs, two bachelor's degree programs, and 124 certificate programs. The college operates on a quarter system, one of just three on that system among California community colleges.