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Laney College

Oakland, CA·Public·7,158 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 7,158 students.

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About This School

Laney College is a public institution located in Oakland, California with approximately 7,158 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $1,148 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

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.

The largest college in the Peralta District, this Oakland institution is a solid, affordable gateway for students looking to earn an associate degree or transfer to a four-year university. Worth considering if cost is a priority and you have a clear transfer or career plan — but the median earnings of $34,400 a decade after enrollment suggest outcomes vary widely, so be intentional about your program choice. Students who treat it as a stepping stone with purpose tend to get the most out of it.

Founded
1953

Notable Alumni

Frank OzTommy WiseauRon Dellums

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,148
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,684
Avg Net Price
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after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants16%
Median debt at graduationN/A

Full Cost

Cost of attendance$22,777

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,400
after enrollment
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Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
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at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,400
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White18%
Black22%
Hispanic/Latino26%
Asian21%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,158 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Laney College

Oakland, CA

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

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Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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