·Public Community College
Laney College is a public community college in Oakland, California, and the largest of the four colleges in the Peralta Community College District. Originally established in 1953 as Oakland City College, Laney serves over 10,000 students with a wide array of associate degree programs, certificates, and transfer pathways. Home of the Eagles, the college's athletics program competes in the Bay Valley Conference of the CCCAA. Situated in the heart of Oakland's vibrant urban landscape, Laney provides students with unmatched access to the San Francisco Bay Area's dynamic economy. The college is particularly recognized for its strong construction and building trades, culinary arts, and technology programs. With nearly 500 international students representing a global community, Laney embraces diversity and provides comprehensive support services for learners from all backgrounds.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$6256
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $9,898
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
