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Las Positas College

Rankings & Recognitions

Rankings are based on the strength of academic quality, graduation rate, affordability, available student resources, and overall students’ experiences.

2024

2024 Niche Best Colleges

2024 - Niche

#2 Best Community College in the Bay Area

#2 Best Community College in California

#4 Best Community College in America

#7 Best Community College in California 2024 - Intelligent

2024 - Intelligent

#7 Best Community College in California

Best Online Associate in Liberal Arts Degree Programs of 2024

2024 - Intelligent

#12 Best Online Associate in Liberal Arts Degree Programs of 2024

2023

#1 Best Community College in California 2023 - Intelligent

2023 - Intelligent

#1 Best Community College in California

Niche Best Colleges 2023

2023 - Niche

#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 Success
 

Best 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.