Laney College — tuition $1,104 in-state, $8,472 out-of-stateLaney College campus, Oakland, CA. Photo: Clyde Charles Brown, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (C)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 36%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
B
67/100
Resources
D
42/100
Experience
D
40/100
Prestige
D
32/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
10,211
Total Enrollment
36%
Graduation Rate
56%
Retention Rate
31.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$17,691
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Laney College ▼
58%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Laney College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$37,282
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$30,777
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
31.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
16%
Students receiving Pell grants
Earnings rank: 8th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Laney College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Laney College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $524,673
Avg rent near campus: $2,716/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 94612 (4.3% cap, Oakland)
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🏆 Where Laney College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~5,902 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person34%
Hybrid (Some Online)25%
Fully Online41%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)40%
25-64 (Adult)43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Laney College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Laney College?
Tuition at Laney College is
$1,104 for in-state students
and $8,472 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $17,691.
What is the graduation rate at Laney College?
The graduation rate at Laney College is 36%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Laney College a good school?
Laney College has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Laney College?
Laney College has a total enrollment of 10,211 students.
Is there rental demand near Laney College?
Yes! Approximately 58% of students at Laney College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 5,902 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Oakland area.
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