Las Positas College
Las Positas College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Livermore, CA. Las Positas College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Las Positas College is $1,168 for California residents and $9,808 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 19.96% from last year at Las Positas.
- Total 8,103 students have enrolled in Las Positas and, of that, 623 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Las Positas offers 132 programs.
- The graduation rate of Las Positas is 53% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Las Positas College is $1,168 for California residents and $9,808 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 19.96% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | California Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,168 | $8,128 |
| 2022 | $1,168 | $8,728 |
| 2023 | $1,168 | $8,176 |
| 2024 | $1,168 | $8,176 |
| 2025 | $1,168 | $9,808 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Las Positas College offers 125 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 1 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Las Positas College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 73 | 1 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 6 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 11 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 125 | 1 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 136 |
| Psychology | 94 |
| Economics | 55 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 37 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 25 |
Student Population
Total 8,103 students have enrolled to Las Positas College. By gender, there are 3,999 male and 4,104 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.97 to 1.
Las Positas College offers online degree/certificate programs and 623 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Asian | 2,193 | 1,097 | 1,096 |
| Black or African American | 355 | 145 | 210 |
| Hispanic | 2,358 | 1,105 | 1,253 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 29 | 12 | 17 |
| White | 2,299 | 1,221 | 1,078 |
| Two or More Races | 658 | 332 | 326 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 110 | 55 | 55 |
| Total | 8,103 | 3,999 | 4,104 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Las Positas College is 53% and the transfer-out rate is 15%. The average financial aid amount is $3,480 and 41% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 53% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Retention Rate | 81% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,480 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 133 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 262 |