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Las Positas College is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Livermore, California. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Las Positas College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study family and social work and liberal arts.
Las Positas College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Las Positas College tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 7,242 students (4,014 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Las Positas College.
Tuition is fairly low at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Las Positas College
3033 Collier Cyn Rd
Livermore, CA 94551-7650
General Phone: (925) 424-1000
Admissions Phone: (925) 424-1500
Financial Aid Phone: (925) 424-1580
Las Positas College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 368 | liberal arts and sciences, minority and gender studies, social services, speech and rhetoric, international relations, humanities |
| Family And Social Work | 58 | child development |
| Office And Administration | 20 | office management, administrative assistant, data entry |
| Design | 19 | graphic design, interior design, illustration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 18 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer support, information technology, computer and info science, computer programming, computer networking, computer science |
| Mechanics And Repair | 13 | communications install and repair, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | industrial safety tech, laser/optical tech, engineering technician, drafting, manufacturing tech |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 11 | applied horticulture, landscaping, plant nursery, floristry |
| Science | 6 | physics, biology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | psychology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | commercial photography |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Business And Management | 3 | sales and marketing, retail, accounting, business, small business management, business management |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | chemical tech |
| Media | 1 | mass communication, digital communications, journalism |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | various agricultural courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Las Positas College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 444 | 46 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 57 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 56 | 19 |
In 2005, Las Positas College had a total enrollment of 7,242 students (4,014 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 95% |
| State unknown | 5% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Livermore, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (925) 424-1500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 754 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,929 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
Financial Aid:
Las Positas College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3035700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (925) 424-1580
Las Positas College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 28 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 43 | $72,935 | 50 | $71,278 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $72,935 | 50 | $71,278 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 10 | $62,115 | 4 | $67,853 |
| All faculty total | short term | 10 | $62,115 | 4 | $67,853 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, Other
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Illustration
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Las Positas College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in design (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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