by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Foothill College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Foothill College ran $1,565 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $12,590. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for came to $170 in-state and $170 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,395 | $12,420 |
| Fees | $170 | $170 |
| Total | $1,565 | $12,590 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Foothill College cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Foothill College costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Foothill College is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Foothill College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Foothill College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,395 | $10,620 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,395 | $11,340 |
| One Year Ago | $1,395 | $12,150 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,395 | $12,420 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Foothill College has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition rose 2.2%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $12,869 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
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On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.00%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $1,565. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 5.30%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $13,257.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,565 | $13,257 |
| In 2 Years | $1,565 | $13,959 |
| In 3 Years | $1,565 | $14,698 |
| In 4 Years | $1,565 | $15,477 |
| In 5 Years | $1,565 | $16,297 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $57,391, or about $6,260 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Foothill College, head to the Foothill College Financial Aid page.
