Las Positas College
Livermore, CA, USA
Las Positas College is a 2-year community college on the outskirts of California’s Bay Area. Students at Las Positas choose their academic career path from among 24 occupational associate degrees, 17 associate transfer degrees, or 44 certificate programs. Those who earn an associate degree for transfer are guaranteed admission to the California State University system. The Las Positas campus is accessible via bus from the local BART transit station.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
-
Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Fall Regular Decision | August 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
97%
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
At least 2, but less than 4 academic years
Total Number of Students
7,125
Total Number of Undergrads
7,125
Classroom Sizes
Student:Faculty Ratio
21:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. |
$1,168
|
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. |
$8,176
|
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies |
$1152
|
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,429
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,357
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$550
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
0%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,958
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,724
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
47%
US National: 44%
53%
US National: 56%
Student Organizations
23
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,500
What Students Are Saying
Las Positas is a very caring College. They put their students first. They make sure they are in a very comfortable environment.
Whitney from Livermore, CA
community college is a brilliant, inexpensive way to get all your general ed classes and then transfer to a 4-year. las positas has some of the most caring and compassionate instructors that i have ever met. i really enjoy attending this college.
Amy from Pleasanton, CA
Similar Colleges
-
Seaside, CA
-
Turlock, CA
-
Fresno, CA
-
Hayward, CA
-
Sacramento, CA
-
Santa Cruz, CA
-
Hayward, CA
-
Pleasant Hill, CA
-
San Diego, CA
-
San Francisco, CA
-
Stockton, CA
-
San Jose, CA
See All
Las Positas College