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Laney College

Oakland, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Laney College

Laney College is a public community college in Oakland, California, United States. Laney is the largest of the four colleges of the Peralta Community College District which serves northern Alameda County. Laney College is named after Joseph Clarence Laney, a journalist who founded the Oakland Central Trade School. The college offers both certificates and credits for Associate of Arts degree, as well as prerequisites to transfer to four year universities. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Laney College is located in District 7 of the Peralta Community College District, which is represented by elected board trustee Sheweet Yohannes.

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Open

Acceptance

$17,110

Net price

6,842

Enrollment

31%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$17,110

Average net price

$1,258

In-state tuition

$9,898

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,492

Books & supplies

$25,335

Total cost of attendance

16%

Students receiving Pell grants

1%

Students with federal loans

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$16,549
$30–48K
$16,474
$48–75K
$21,213
$75–110K
$18,321

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$37,282

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$30,777

Median earnings (6 yrs)

31%

Graduation rate

54%

Retention rate

57%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,339

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

6,842

Total enrollment

77%

Part-time

29

Avg. age at entry

61%

First-generation

Gender balance

53% women
47% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
25%
Black
22%
Asian
22%
White
19%
Two or more races
7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Laney College FAQ

Is Laney College a public or private school?

Laney College is a public institution located in Oakland, CA.

What is the acceptance rate at Laney College?

Laney College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Laney College cost?

The average annual net price at Laney College is $17,110 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $1,258 in-state and $9,898 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Laney College?

About 31% of students at Laney College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Laney College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Laney College students earn a median of $37,282 per year.

How many students attend Laney College?

Laney College enrolls about 6,842 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Clyde Charles Brown · CC BY-SA 4.0. Additional images are representative.

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