Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Foothill College is $1,565 for California residents and $12,320 for out-of-state students. It has been stayed same for California residents and increased by 7.04% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount ($4,249) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,664.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Foothill is $1,565 for California residents and $13,187 for out-of-state students which is a 7.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been stayed same for California residents and increased by 7.04% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $27,294 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 8.31% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other California schools with tuition changes from last year at California colleges tuition change page.
Foothill Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$1,565 $11,510$25,200
2023-2024$1,565$12,320$27,294
Change % 2023-20240.00%7.04%8.31%
2024-2025$1,565$13,187$29,562
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Foothill College - COA
Foothill College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Foothill College - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Foothill. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $31 for California residents and $270 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$31$252
2023-2024$31$270
2024-2025$31$289
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Foothill College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Foothill College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Foothill College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Foothill College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Foothill College$1,565$12,320
University of California-Los Angeles$13,747$44,524
University of California-Berkeley$14,850$45,627
University of California-San Diego$15,265$46,042
California State University-Fullerton$7,073$18,953
University of California-Davis$15,247$46,024

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Foothill?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Foothill is $6,265 for California residents and $54,682 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$1,566$1,566$1,567$1,567$6,265
Out-of-State$12,838$13,378$13,940$14,526$54,682
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$1,566$1,567$1,567$1,568$6,267
Out-of-State$13,378$13,940$14,526$15,137$56,982
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$1,567$1,567$1,568$1,568$6,269
Out-of-State$13,940$14,526$15,137$15,774$59,377
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$1,567$1,568$1,568$1,569$6,271
Out-of-State$14,526$15,137$15,774$16,437$61,874
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$1,568$1,568$1,569$1,569$6,273
Out-of-State$15,137$15,774$16,437$17,128$64,475

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $118,057 for California residents and $166,474 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Foothill College.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$30,190$29,735$29,329$28,929$118,057
Out-of-State$41,463$41,546$41,660$41,805$166,474
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$29,735$29,286$28,887$28,493$116,279
Out-of-State$41,546$41,660$41,805$41,982$166,993
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$29,286$28,846$28,452$28,065$114,530
Out-of-State$41,660$41,805$41,982$42,191$167,638
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$28,846$28,412$28,025$27,643$112,809
Out-of-State$41,805$41,982$42,191$42,434$168,412
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$28,412$27,985$27,604$27,228$111,116
Out-of-State$41,982$42,191$42,434$42,712$169,319

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 29% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $103,345 for California residents and $151,762 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Foothill College.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$26,512$26,057$25,651$25,251$103,345
Out-of-State$37,785$37,868$37,982$38,127$151,762
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$26,057$25,608$25,209$24,815$101,567
Out-of-State$37,868$37,982$38,127$38,304$152,281
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$25,608$25,168$24,774$24,387$99,818
Out-of-State$37,982$38,127$38,304$38,513$152,926
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$25,168$24,734$24,347$23,965$98,097
Out-of-State$38,127$38,304$38,513$38,756$153,700
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$24,734$24,307$23,926$23,550$96,404
Out-of-State$38,304$38,513$38,756$39,034$154,607

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Foothill College.
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Foothill College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$1,565$1,794$27,294$12,320$1,794 $27,294

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