Why Choose De Anza?

De Anza College is Always

Tops in Transfer
- We're always at or near the top in transfers to four-year universities
Tops in Career Training
- We'll help you get the skills you need from talented instructors and courses designed by industry experts
Affordable and Cost-Effective
- Our tuition and fees are thousands of dollars less than at UC, CSU or private universities!
- You can get FREE tuition and fees for two years with the De Anza College Promise.
The Whole College Experience
- We welcome and support a diverse student body, with everything you need to help you succeed!
- We encourage you to join one of our six Villages, where you'll find a supportive community and relevant resources for students who share related majors or academic interests.

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De Anza is always

The top Silicon Valley college for transfer
At or near the top statewide in community college transfers to UC, CSU and private universities – latest ranking confirmed in recent research by the Public Policy Institute of California
A top choice for students from the East Side Union, Fremont Union and San José Unified districts

Our award-winning programs have earned statewide recognition for helping students make financial and employment gains. We offer

It's the best College Promise program around!

FREE tuition and fees for TWO years – up to 15 units per quarter – for all eligible students
Free transportation with the VTA SmartPass, too!
Dedicated counselors, activities and support services

female grad with necklace We offer the whole college experience, including

Highly qualified instructors with advanced degrees
Nearly 200 associate degrees and credit certificates, plus 30 noncredit certificates, and 1,800 courses
Six Villages that provide supportive communities and relevant resources for students who share related majors or academic interests
Learning Communities that offer additional support for students geared to your personal experience or interests
112-acre campus – including classrooms, labs, athletic facilities, Library, outdoor plazas and natural gardens
Vibrant student life, with more than 60 clubs and 17 athletics teams, plus opportunities for community engagement and service learning
Student services available in person as well as by phone, email and Zoom
- Tutoring available on campus and online
- Online Education Center – dedicated assistance for online learning
- Disability Support Services
- Health and Psychological Services
- Listening and Speaking Center
- Math, Science and Technology Resource Center
- Veterans Resource Center
- Food Pantry and Resource Hub for basic needs
- And more!

De Anza's annual tuition and fees of $1,566 are on average

$6,094 less than a CSU
$14,670 less than a UC
Many thousands less than most private or out-of-state universities
(Figures exclude books, room and board; you can save more at De Anza by living at home)

(Figures are for most recent year available: 2022-23)

Visit our Transfer Center to learn more about De Anza's 22 Associate Degrees for Transfer, which guarantee admission to the CSU system

State-of-the-art facilities, equipment and technology – thanks to the generosity of community members
Renovated Library with individual and group study areas, computer lab, upgraded Wi-Fi and extra power outlets
Additional “Zoom Spaces” on campus – designated spots with Wi-Fi and power
Unique attractions – the California History Center, Euphrat Museum of Art, Planetarium and the Visual & Performing Arts Center
112-acre campus with murals, fountains, trees, green space and the Cheeseman Environmental Study Area – a natural garden with 400 species of California native plants.
Silicon Valley networking opportunities