LAS POSITAS COLLEGE (LPC)
- 3000 Campus Hill Drive
- Livermore, CA 94551
- OPEID College Code: 03035700
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- General Phone: (925) 424-1000
- President: Dr. Derionne Pollard
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 9,790
- College Alias: LPC
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Las Positas College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Website
- www.laspositascollege.edu
- Mission Statement
- The Mission of Las Positas College is to foster growth and success, both in its students and in its community. The College strives to fulfill this Mission by offering high-quality, comprehensive educational programs and services. It augments and strengthens its Mission by partnering with local businesses and organizations to promote the welfare of its students and the economic and social health of its service area.
Las Positas College:
Enables students to transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions;
Prepares students for career entry and advancement;
Provides basic skills and English as a Second Language instruction;
Delivers quality, substantive student support services; and
Fosters student success through committed, exceptional faculty and staff.
Las Positas College offers its students a strong instructional foundation for its students and aims to cultivate in them:
The ability to think critically;
An understanding and respect for difference and diversity;
The ability to make humane, informed, and ethical decisions;
The willingness to adapt to change in the workplace; and
The desire to participate in society as responsible citizens.
Accreditation
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
Las Positas College Campus Map
Other Campus Locations
- Chabot College
Hayward, CA 94545
17 Miles Away
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 26%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 1% | 17% | 25% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,080 | $3,825 | $773 | $163 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.4% | 7.1% | 10.0% |
| Number in Default | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 48 | 42 | 60 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $754 | $754 | $754 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $754 | $754 | $754 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,103 | $5,029 | $5,029 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,638 | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,160 | $9,200 | $9,200 |
| Other Expenses | $3,872 | $3,330 | $3,330 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,780 | $3,330 | $3,268 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $2,392 | $2,114 | $2,114 |
| In-State | $2,392 | $2,114 | $2,114 |
| Out of State | $7,741 | $6,389 | $6,389 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,424 | $14,644 | $14,644 |
| In-State | $17,424 | $14,644 | $14,644 |
| Out of State | $22,773 | $18,919 | $18,919 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,172 | $5,382 | $5,382 |
| In-State | $6,172 | $5,382 | $5,382 |
| Out of State | $11,521 | $9,657 | $9,657 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,790 Undergraduate: 9,790
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,370 Female: 5,420
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,370 Female: 5,420
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,386 Part-Time: 6,404
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,386 Part-Time: 6,404
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 129 | 1% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 701 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 247 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,650 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,868 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,241 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 938 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 549 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 489 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 876 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 576 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 356 | 4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 493 | 212 | 281 |
| Faculty Status | 381 | 120 | 261 |
| Tenured Faculty | 60 | 60 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 381 | 120 | 261 |
| Primarily Instruction | 381 | 120 | 261 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 13 | 13 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 99 | 79 | 20 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 48 | 38 | 10 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 7 | 6 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,609 (107) | $86,577 (51) | $86,639 (56) |
| Instructor | $86,609 (107) | $86,577 (51) | $86,639 (56) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,609 (107) | $86,577 (51) | $86,639 (56) |
| Instructor | $86,609 (107) | $86,577 (51) | $86,639 (56) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 92 | 50 | 42 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 92 | 50 | 42 |
| Basketball | 26 | 15 | 11 |
| Soccer | 54 | 28 | 26 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $22,554 | $14,248 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,105 | $4,105 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 54%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 29%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 32% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 27% |
| Female | 37% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| Unknown | 31% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 1 |
Las Positas College Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Las Positas College
- Reviewed on: February 24, 2012
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- I am taking the criminal justice courses at Las Pos and I think they are good. I'm happy that the staff at the labs and library are helpful. Overall, I think this is a good college.
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
