Las Positas College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Las Positas College is a public community college in Livermore, California, serving roughly 7,299 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,377 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,168. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (29.9%) and White (28.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,168
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,377 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,299 41.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.12%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 66.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 35.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 11,672
- Room & Board: $23,076 annual estimate
Las Positas College: what the data shows
Common questions about Las Positas College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Las Positas College?
Las Positas College is located in Livermore, CA (ZIP 94551-7650).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Las Positas College public or private?
Las Positas College is a Public institution.
How much does Las Positas College cost?
Published tuition: $1,168 in-state, $9,808 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,377.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,020 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,332 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,674 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,975 |
| $110,001+ | $4,692 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $4,672.
How big is Las Positas College?
Total enrollment: 7,299 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 11,672 students.
About 42% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Las Positas College?
150%-time completion rate: 53.12%.
First-year retention: 80.9%.
What do graduates of Las Positas College earn?
Median earnings: $42,229 six years after entry; $51,088 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
14.45% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Las Positas College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (663 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (142 completions)
- Psychology, General (100 completions)
- Economics, General (66 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (60 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (52 completions)
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician (35 completions)
- Mathematics, General (29 completions)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (28 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (26 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Las Positas College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 53.12%; median earnings $51,088 at 10 years; net price $5,377. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,168
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Las Positas College was $1,168.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,377
2024 Value
In 2024 Las Positas College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,377.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,508 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,377 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$4,672 4-Year In-State Tuition
$39,232 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$23,076 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,306 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$101,224 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Las Positas College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
14.45% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Las Positas College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Las Positas College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,138 | $6,562 | $5,083 |
| 2014 | $1,138 | $6,970 | $4,639 |
| 2015 | $1,138 | $6,970 | $4,499 |
| 2016 | $1,138 | $6,970 | $5,178 |
| 2017 | $1,138 | $7,018 | $4,136 |
| 2018 | $1,134 | $7,734 | $3,778 |
| 2019 | $1,164 | $7,932 | $3,307 |
| 2020 | $1,168 | $8,128 | $3,799 |
| 2021 | $1,168 | $8,728 | $3,797 |
| 2022 | $1,168 | $8,176 | $2,513 |
| 2023 | $1,168 | $8,176 | $4,175 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Las Positas College reported total enrollment of about 7,299 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (29.9%), White (28.6%), and Asian (26.0%). About 14.45% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
41.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Las Positas College in 2024 is 7,299 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 11,672 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 29.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
14.31% 100% Completion Time
53.12% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 14.31% of students graduating from Las Positas College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 38% male / 62% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 66% male / 34% female
- Psychology, General: 31% male / 69% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Las Positas College.
Return on Investment
$51,088 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
2275.30% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Las Positas College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 64 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 663 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 142 completions
3. Psychology, General: 100 completions
4. Economics, General: 66 completions
5. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 60 completions
6. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 52 completions
7. Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician: 35 completions
8. Mathematics, General: 29 completions
9. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 28 completions
Most popular programs at Las Positas College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Las Positas College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Las Positas College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 35.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $13,256
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,231
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Las Positas College is a public institution located in Livermore, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 7,299 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (29.9%), White (28.6%), Asian (26.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 53.12%. Approximately 14.45% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Livermore, CA 94551-7650
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 64 distinct degree programs, Las Positas College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Las Positas College located?
Las Positas College is located in Livermore, CA.
How much does Las Positas College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,168 and average net price is $5,377 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $23,076 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Las Positas College?
Las Positas College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 11,672 students, Hispanic or Latino (29.9%), White (28.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Las Positas College?
About 48.2% of students at Las Positas College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Las Positas College earn?
Median earnings are $42,229 six years after entry and $51,088 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Las Positas College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Las Positas College public or private?
Las Positas College is a public institution located in Livermore, CA.
Is Las Positas College an HBCU?
No. Las Positas College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Las Positas College a tribal college?
No. Las Positas College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Las Positas College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Las Positas College reports 29.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Las Positas College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Las Positas College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.