Las Positas College
About Las Positas College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Las Positas College teaches in Livermore, at the eastern edge of the Bay Area, near the national laboratory it takes many students from. Business and psychology are among its largest programs.
Founded
1963
Location
Livermore, California
Students
7,299
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
53.1%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,168
Out-of-state: $9,808
Avg Net Price
$5,377
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$51,088
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
53.1% complete their degree within three years
Retention
80.9%
Transfer Out
14%
Teaching Quality
23:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
35.7%
$/Student
$3.2K
Class Size
Large
While 53.1% finish in 4 years, 80.9% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,168
In-State
$9,808
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,062
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,138
After Financial Aid
$5,377
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,020
Receive Grants
14.5%
Take Loans
0.3%
Tuition is $1,168/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,377.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Las Positas College fund their education.
While in School
14.5%
Get Grants
Free money
0.3%
Take Loans
Must repay
$20,994
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Las Positas College.
Gender
50.9%
Female
49%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
7,299
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
48.2%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
28.4%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (51% women, 49% men). 48.2% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Small
Campus Quick Facts
7,299
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Las Positas College fields 5 varsity teams with 140 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
140
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
47% / 53%
66
Men
74
Women
4
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Las Positas Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$51,088
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$45K
540 grads
4yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
139 grads
Psychology, General
$43K
94 grads
4yr Earnings
Economics
—
55 grads
Biology, General
—
44 grads
Fire Protection
—
37 grads
Graduates earn about $42K six years out, growing to $51K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.