Las Positas College (LPC) is a public community college located in Livermore, California, established in 1975 as part of the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District. Serving approximately 9,000 students, LPC offers associate degrees and certificates in more than 70 programs covering business, computer science, engineering technology, health sciences, liberal arts, and the arts. Located in the Tri-Valley area of the San Francisco Bay Area, LPC is uniquely positioned near Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, and a growing Tesla and technology corridor, giving students exceptional access to STEM career pathways. The college has strong transfer partnerships with UC and CSU campuses and is particularly recognized for its engineering, computer science, and science programs. LPC's International Student Program serves students from 43 countries. KIPANGA the Hawk is the college's spirited mascot, representing the keen vision and agility of the college's academic community.
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
$$9,808
/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): $9,808
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.
