C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
74/100 · earnings-weighted

Las Positas College

2-Year Public
📍 Livermore, California 94551
🌐 www.laspositascollege.edu/
Las Positas College — tuition $1,104 in-state, $8,112 out-of-state
Las Positas College — tuition $1,104 in-state, $8,112 out-of-state
Outcomes
C+
61/100
Affordability
B
73/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
C
46/100
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

7,448
Total Enrollment
48%
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
23.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,312
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Las Positas College ▼

30% 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.

Avg Home Value
$980,594
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,287
1-Year Change
-3.2%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Las Positas College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$51,088
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$42,229
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
53.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
14.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 82nd 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 Las Positas 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$44,777+1%#362 of 947#682—
Psychology—$42,894+9%#24 of 106#37—

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 Las Positas College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $980,594
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,287/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 94505 (3.5% cap, Discovery Bay)

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🏆 Where Las Positas College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#10
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
of 31 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $1,104 $8,112

Financial Aid

38%
Receive Any Aid
22%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$7,312
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$2,914
$30,001 - $48,000$3,942
$48,001 - $75,000$5,945
$75,001 - $110,000$10,001
$110,001+$11,071

Student Demographics

7,448
Total Students
52%
Women
65%
Traditional Age (18-24)
30%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 30%
Hispanic 30%
Black 4%
Asian 25%
Two or More 8%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 30%
With Family 70%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,264 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 56%
Hybrid (Some Online) 34%
Fully Online 10%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 65%
25-64 (Adult) 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Las Positas 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 Las Positas College?
Tuition at Las Positas College is $1,104 for in-state students and $8,112 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,312.
What is the graduation rate at Las Positas College?
The graduation rate at Las Positas College is 48%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Las Positas College a good school?
Las Positas College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Las Positas College?
Las Positas College has a total enrollment of 7,448 students.
Is there rental demand near Las Positas College?
Yes! Approximately 30% of students at Las Positas College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,264 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Livermore area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology