Why Choose De Anza?

Transfer Rates

De Anza consistently ranks at the top in the state for the total number of students who annually transfer to UC and CSU campuses.

Academics and College Life

We offer programs, degrees and certificates to fit your needs, including extracurricular activities to enhance your educational experience.

• Our student body is dynamic, and we have an active student government and many clubs.
• De Anza has a large athletics program and beautiful sports facilities.
• The campus culture embodies sustainability, including environmental stewardship and community and civic engagement. The VTA SmartPass transit program is part of that. Ride for free for a small fee!

Student Services

We have extensive student services to help you succeed at whatever your level:

• First Year Experience
• Summer Bridge
• Student Success and Retention
• Financial Aid, and many other support services are here for you.

Diversity

The De Anza student body is richly diverse.

• Most students are from local cities, although we also have over a thousand international students.
• Celebrating cultural and ethnic diversity is part of the college's philosophy and is reflected in course material and at campus events and gatherings.

Most importantly, we are a community of educational professionals who are deeply committed to serving our students!

Contact Us

For more information, contact our
Outreach staff at 408.864.8327
or outreach@deanza.edu.

Useful Links

• Apply for Admission
  
  

• Steps for Getting Started - How to Enroll
  
  

• High School Students: Find out how you can take classes at De Anza while you are still in high school
  
  
  
• Undocumented Students: Learn how you may be eligible for the AB540 California nonresident tuition exemption
  
  

• International Students: See the ISP website if you plan to study on an F-1 Student Visa.
  
  

• Parents: Here are some reasons why your child should attend De Anza
  
  

• New Student & Parent Open House
  
  

• Take an online campus tour!

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