Las Positas College
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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. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Alameda County, CA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,383 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 4,859 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 7,242 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 18% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 14% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,217 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 18% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,096 | $1,273 |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,626 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Las Positas College is located on 147 acres in Livermore, in the midst of one of California's fastest-growing regions for business and scientific industry.
- Las Positas began as an extension center of Chabot College in 1963, offering 24 classes and enrolling 810 students at Livermore High School and two other sites. By 1965, the program had expanded and moved to Granada High School in Livermore; it subsequently grew to include Amador and Dublin High Schools as well. The District purchased the Livermore site that same year, intending to develop a comprehensive community college.
- Las Positas College currently enrolls approximately 8,100 day and evening students. The College offers a two-year curriculum for students seeking career preparation, transfer to a four-year college or university, or personal enrichment. Students who come to the College can choose any of 22 Occupational Associate Degrees, 16 Transfer Associate Degrees, and over 35 Certificate Programs.
- Las Positas College has since developed into a fully accredited comprehensive institution. In 1988 the College was designated by the Board of Governors to be an independent college. Las Positas College received full accreditation on January 7, 1991 from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
- Profile last updated: 09/13/2009.
In the News:
- Jobs, LLNL Retiree Health Benefits Among Topics At Garamendi Meeting (The Livermore Independent)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 02:25:32 am
Newly elected Rep. John Garamendi sounded the theme of interlinking research and development with job creation in a town hall meeting in Livermore. - Valley Stars (Walnut Creek Journal)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 08:14:22 am
Three local students have graduated from California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks: Marissa Payne, Alamo, bachelor's degree in communications; Travis Becker, Livermore, bachelor's in marketing communication; and Andrew Jensen, Livermore, bachelor's in exercise science/sports medicine. - Valley Stars (Contra Costa Times)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 08:05:17 am
academicsThree local students have graduated from California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks: Marissa Payne, Alamo, bachelor's degree in communications; Travis Becker, Livermore, bachelor's in marketing communication; and Andrew Jensen, Livermore, bachelor's in exercise science/sports medicine. - Lively Arts: That scandalous school (Contra Costa Times)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 08:13:01 am
"THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL" opens Nov. 13 at Las Positas College in Livermore. Director Wendy M. Wisely has an interesting take on this 18th century comedy of bad manners — she sets it in contemporary America. - Deer Valley High's Nathaniel Wilson wins BVAL cross country meet (Contra Costa Times)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 07:02:56 am
Senior comes from behind on final long downhill for first win this season
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