Rankings & Recognitions
Rankings are based on the strength of academic quality, graduation rate, affordability, available student resources, and overall students’ experiences.
2024
#2 Best Community College in the Bay Area
#2 Best Community College in California
#4 Best Community College in America
2023
#2 Best Community College in the Bay Area
#3 Best Community College in California
#6 Best Community College in America
Top Ten Reasons To Make Las Positas College Your First Choice!
Top 10 Reasons
To make Las Positas College your first choice!
Steps to SuccessBest higher education value, with low fees. Financial aid and scholarships available. Transfer or go to work with little or no student loan debt.
Small class and lab sizes; all classes and labs taught by faculty, not teaching assistants. Learn from the best!
New, state-of-the-art buildings and equipment for key programs, including science, technology, and performing arts.
Academic excellence, the latest curriculum, and outstanding faculty and staff dedicated to teaching and student success.
High transfer rate to UCs, CSUs, and other four-year colleges.
Classes available for basic skills, transfer, career-technical, and retraining goals.
Flexible class scheduling: on-campus, online, days, nights, weekends, and fast-track.
Extensive free support services for student success, such as the Tutorial Center and Open Math Lab.
Over 30 clubs and a thriving athletics program with exceptional new facilities.
Beautiful campus recognized for leadership in sustainability and safety.