Serving the Tri-Valley area of San Francisco, or Livermore, Pleasanton and Dublin, Las Positas College (LPC) provides commuter students both transfer curriculums and degree programs in a number of career-ready areas of study.
Two-year transfer programs allow students to earn the credits needed to complete degree programs at four-year colleges. Programs of this type are offered in computer science, business administration, psychology, chemistry, and the liberal arts. Programs that lead to employment shortly after graduation or that focuses on occupational specialties include:
- Fire service
- Viticulture
- Computer information systems
- Business entrepreneurship
- Early childhood development
- Automotive technology
Students can take classes online as well as on campus. The school, which focuses on making a commitment to the environment, is involved in sustainability programs and recycling. The large career college currently has an enrollment of just over 9,000 students. Students who live in California pay a much lower tuition rate than students from out of state.
The school, which has a 75% retention rate, charges California residents $46 per unit and non-residents $272 per unit – a substantial difference if you don’t live in the state. Contact the college for further information by phoning them at 925-424-1000. They are located at 300 Campus Hill Drive in Livermore, California.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $5,700. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $1,100-$1,300
- Out-of-State: $6,900-$8,323
- Part-time students are charged:
- State Residents: $46-$55 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $290-$350 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 45% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 44% | $4,371 |
| Student Loans (Federal) | 1% | $7,120 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Las Positas College may provide services including:
- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Child care
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Many community colleges are not only a source of technical or career training but also a stepping stone for students to transfer-out to a 4-year college, therefore we have included both graduation and transfer rates below and how this school compares against other community colleges in Alameda County and community colleges in California as a whole.
| Las Positas College | Alameda County | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 30.4% | 24.6% | 24.3% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 19.4% | 14.7% | 13.8% |
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Las Positas College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Viticulture and Oenology (A)
- Horticulture (C)
- Landscaping (A)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (A)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A)
- Commerce (A)
- Bookkeeping (C)
- Small Business Management (A, C)
- Administrative Assistant (A, C)
- Sales Manager (A)
- Office Management and Supervision (C)
Communication Technology
- Prepress , Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design (A, C)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (A)
- Journalism (C)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Networking (A, C)
- Computer Science (A)
- Information Technology (A)
- Computer (A)
- Computer Programming
- Data Entry and Microcomputer Applications
Education
- Education, Early Childhood Special Education Programs (A, C)
Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
Engineering Technology
- Industrial Safety Technology (C)
- Engineering Technologies
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
English Language and Literature
- English Language and Literature, Letters (A)
- English (A)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Care Provider (A, C)
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (A)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Biological and Physical Sciences (A)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A, C)
- Humanistic Studies (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Auto Mechanic (A, C)
Physical Sciences
Precision Production
- Welding (A, C)
Psychology
- Psychology (A)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Police Science (A)
- Fire Prevention (A, C)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (A)
- Social Science (A)
- Geography (A)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (A, C)
- Interior Design (A, C)
- Photography (A)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (A)
- Art Studies
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Las Positas College.
- Ohlone College in Fremont, CA (14 miles away)
- Chabot College in Hayward, CA (17 miles away)
- Merritt College in Oakland, CA (21 miles away)
- Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, CA (21 miles away)
- Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, CA (23 miles away)