Las Positas College

 

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Las Positas College
3033 Collier Cyn Rd
Livermore, CA 94551-7650		 General information
 (925) 424-1000

Type of institution: Public, 2-year
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificates, Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificates, Associate degrees
Carnegie classification: Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
Number of students: 8,024 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:----

Mission
The Mission of Las Positas College is to foster growth and success, both in its students and in its community. The College strives to fulfill this Mission by offering high-quality, comprehensive educational programs and services. It augments and strengthens its Mission by partnering with local businesses and organizations to promote the welfare of its students and the economic and social health of its service area. Las Positas College: Enables students to transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions; Prepares students for career entry and advancement; Provides basic skills and English as a Second Language instruction; Delivers quality, substantive student support services; and Fosters student success through committed, exceptional faculty and staff. Las Positas College offers its students a strong instructional foundation for its students and aims to cultivate in them: The ability to think critically; An understanding and respect for difference and diversity; The ability to make humane, informed, and ethical decisions; The willingness to adapt to change in the workplace; and The desire to participate in society as responsible citizens.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2009-20082008-20072007-2006
In-State$ 754$ 754$ 754
Out of State$ 5,029$ 5,029$ 4,929
Books and Supplies$ 1,360$ 1,360$ 1,260
On-Campus
Room and board------------
Other Expenses------------
Off Campus
Room and board$ 9,200$ 9,200$ 8,748
Other Expenses$ 3,330$ 3,330$ 3,204
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$ 3,268$ 3,268$ 3,168

Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 9% $ 3,158
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 14% $ 741
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 2% $ 374
Loans to students 1% $ 2,419
 
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