 Transfer news: Foothill + De Anza are #1 for admission and transfer to the University of California (UC). In fall 2016, 126 FHDA international students were accepted to UC Berkeley, 156 to UCLA, 408 to UC San Diego, and 456 to UC Davis! Whether it's your goal to start your studies with Foothill College or De Anza College and then transfer to a top university, experience the excitement of Silicon Valley, change the course of your life or all of the above, your pathway to success starts here. With us, you will complete the first two years of your year bachelor's degree program and then transfer into the third year of study at virtually any university in the United States. This is possible because of our outstanding reputation and transfer agreements. By Starting your Bachelor's Degree at Foothill College or De Anza College, you can: - Cut the cost of studying in the United States by half or more. Tuition is only $6,800 USD per year.
- Simplify the admission process. Admission is flexible and the SAT is not required even if you plan to transfer to many prestigious universities
- Transfer into the third year of top public, private, research, and liberal arts universities. Your bachelor's degree is awarded by the university! Foothill and De Anza Colleges have partnerships for guaranteed and preferred transfer admission as well as articulation agreements.
- Take advantage of smaller class sizes, support services, personalized attention, honors programs and learning communities, and one-on-one interaction with professors
Foothill + De Anza are: - Ranked #1 for acceptances and transfers to the University of California (UC) system (universityofcalifornia.edu)
- Ranked #1 among large community colleges (De Anza) and Ranked #1 among medium sized community colleges (Foothill) in California (edsmart.org)
- Foothill College has been named the #1 safest community college in California and #2 safest in the U.S. (StateUniversity.com)
- Foothill and De Anza Colleges are ranked #2 in the U.S. for educating international students (IIE Open Doors, 2016)
- Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, close to San Francisco and San Jose, and the headquarters of Apple, Google, Facebook, Tesla, and more than 6000 other top companies.
We have: - 3,600 international students from 110 countries
- An average class size of 25 students
- State of the art facilities, free tutoring, transfer center, academic counseling, campus abroad, learning communities, internships, clubs, activities, and athletics on both campuses!
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FAQs
New international students are admitted four times each year – in the fall, winter, spring and summer.
What is the acceptance rate for Foothill college? ›
Foothill is a highly rated public college located in Los Altos Hills, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,364 undergraduate students. The Foothill acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Electrician, and Business.
Does De Anza accept everyone? ›
Admission to De Anza College is open to anyone, subject to residency requirements, who can show one of the following: High school diploma.
What is the ranking of Foothill De Anza Colleges? ›
Foothill + De Anza are:
Ranked #1 for acceptances and transfers to the University of California (UC) system (universityofcalifornia.edu) Ranked #1 among large community colleges (De Anza) and Ranked #1 among medium sized community colleges (Foothill) in California (edsmart.org)
What is the easiest Ivy League school to get into as an international student? ›
- Cornell is considered the "easiest" Ivy League to get into because it has the highest Ivy League acceptance rate. ...
- Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the US and consistently ranks #1 hardest Ivy League to get into. ...
- Students from around the world dream of studying at Columbia University.
New York University
For the 2021-2022 school year, NYU had the most international students.
What GPA do you need for De Anza? ›
All De Anza courses must be completed with a minimum 2.0 GPA (C average).
Is De Anza College hard to get into? ›
The De Anza acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business, and Natural Sciences. Graduating 70% of students, De Anza alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $31,800.
Did Steve Jobs attend De Anza College? ›
Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs' ties to De Anza College ran deep. Not only did Jobs attend De Anza College in the 1970s, he also introduced the original Apple Macintosh during a 1984 news conference at the Flint Center on the De Anza College campus.
Is Foothill or De Anza better? ›
De Anza College is ranked #1 for large community colleges and Foothill College is ranked #1 for medium community colleges in California (edsmart.org). Not sure what you'd like to study? No problem! Explore our more than 100 majors and certificate programs with individualized support and flexibility.
Popular programs include: Business Administration and Management, General, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences, General.
Can De Anza students take classes at Foothill? ›
If you are a De Anza College student
Please note that you must pay the fees at Foothill (where you are not the full-time student) within five days of class registration, or you will be dropped from those classes. Obtain a concurrent enrollment approval letter from the International Student Programs office at De Anza.
Which Ivy League accepts the most international students? ›
Ans: Harvard, Penn, and Columbia typically accept the highest number of international students. Students from India mostly seek admission to the MBA program of these universities as Ivy League colleges provide a robust alumni network and good placement opportunities.
How to get accepted into college as an international student? ›
In general, American universities require the following from international student applicants:
- Personal information.
- Transcript.
- Standardized test scores. SAT or ACT. English proficiency test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, iTEP, PTE Academic)
- Essay.
- Recommendations.
- Copy of your valid passport.
- Information on extracurricular activities.
To be considered for admissions, as an F-1 international student you must meet the English proficiency requirement. City acceptes the International Test of English for Foreign Language (TOEFL), score a minimum 500 on paper base test or 173 on the computerized version, or 61 on the internet base.
Does university of California Los Angeles accept international students? ›
Students come from all over the world to attend UCLA. Indeed, part of what makes UCLA great is the wide variety of experiences and backgrounds our students bring to our campus community. Each year we admit students from nearly 90 countries.
