Las Positas College is a public community college located in Livermore, CA. It offers 125 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 1 programs).

It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Las Positas College is $1,168 for California residents and $8,176 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of California public community colleges' average ($9,921).

The school has 6,724 students, which is higher than California community collleges' average (5,302). In addition, 907 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of California community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Las Positas College. Then, we compare its costs to California community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$1,168$8,176
Books & Supplies$1,152
Off-Campus Living Costs$28,944
Average Financial Aid$4,370
Cost of Attendance$31,264$38,272
After Financial Aid$26,894$33,902
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
California ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Las Positas College$1,168$8,176
Public Community Colleges in California$1,610$9,921
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Las Positas College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFERED1NOT OFFERED
Total Programs5273NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Area Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
CommunicationNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 25 completers
NOT OFFERED
Journalism 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radio and TelevisionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 21 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Support SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Pre-Engineering 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Telecommunications EngineeringNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Industrial Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness StudiesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Creative WritingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
English Language and Literature/Letters (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological Sciences 44 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 22 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Fitness TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Geology/Earth ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 94 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 37 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
EconomicsNOT OFFERED 55 completers
NOT OFFERED
GeographyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 17 completers
NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Interior Design 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Film/Cinema/Video StudiesNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
PhotographyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
DrawingNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Athletic Training/TrainerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 136 completers
NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Retail ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
HistoryNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 6,724 students at Las Positas College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,328 male students and 3,797 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total7,1252,1944,931
Male Students3,3281,1022,226
Female Students3,7971,0922,705

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 6,724 total students, 3,378 students enrolled through distance learning (907 students enrolled exclusively and 2,471 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment6,724
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses907
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses2,471
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses3,346

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Las Positas College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore, CA
Phone925-424-1000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$1,168
Out-of-State$8,176
Student Population »6,724 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »46%
Transfer-out Rate13%
Retention Rate79% (Full-time)
50% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,370
Students to Faculty20:1 (5.00%)