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Laney College

Oakland, CA

At A Glance

Main Address

900 Fallon St

Oakland, CA 94607-4808

www.laney.edu

Admission Office

900 Fallon Street

Oakland, CA 94607

(510) 464-3121

Fax : (510) 464-3344

admissions@peralta.edu

Contact : Rene Rivas

Admissions and Records

Type of School

Medium

Public

community college

junior college

2-year school

Coed

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Regionally Accredited

College Board Code: 4406

Quick Facts

Total undergraduates : 10,765

In-State Tuition : $1,461.00

Out-of-State Tuition : $9,411.00

School Calendar

Semester

Degrees Available

Certificate

Associate

Setting

Large City (250-500k)

Urban

Commuter campus

Other Characteristics

Accessible by BART and other public transportation.

Deadlines

Admission

Regular application due: No Regular Application Deadline

Priority application due : --

College will notify student of admission : --

Student must reply to acceptance by : --

Housing deposit due : --

Tests

SAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : --

SAT subject score report due : --

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Application due : Jun 30

Financial Aid Priority Application due : Apr 1

College will notify student : --

Student must reply : --

Transfer Students

Transfer Application closing date : --

College will notify student of transfer decision by : --

Transfer priority application date : --

Transfer student must reply : --

Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms : --

Transfer priority financial aid deadline : --

College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about : --

Student must reply to financial aid decision by : --

Major and Learning Environment

Learning Environment

Calendar type : Semester

Degrees Offered in : Certificate, Associate degrees

Accreditation and Associations

Regionally Accredited

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

All Majors

Levels at which colleges offer undergraduate majors are designated by these letters :

A = Associate degree, B = Bachelor's degree, C = Certificate degree, D = Doctor degree, M = Master degree

Architecture & Related Programs
Architecture A

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies
African-American/Black Studies A
Asian Studies/Civilization A
Latin American Studies A

Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General A

Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support
Accounting A C
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping C
Banking and Financial Support Services A C
Business/Commerce, General A C
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry A C
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies C
Management Information Systems, General A C
Operations Management and Supervision A C
Retail Management C
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General A C

Communication, Journalism & Related Programs
Communication, General A
Journalism A C

Communications Technologies & Support Services
Communications Technology/Technician A C
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production A C
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician A
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design C

Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General A C
Information Science/Studies A

Construction Trades
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager A C
Carpentry/Carpenter A C

Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering C

Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Biomedical Technology/Technician A C
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician A C
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician A C

English Language, Literature & Letters
English Language and Literature, General A C

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Gen Studies & Humanities
Humanities/Humanistic Studies A
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies A

Mathematics & Statistics
Mathematics, General A

Mechanic & Repair Technologies
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician A C

Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences A

Parks, Recreation & Fitness Studies
Exercise Science and Kinesiology A C

Personal & Culinary Services
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General A C
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General A C

Philosophy & Religious Studies
Philosophy A

Precision Production
Welding Technology/Welder A C
Woodworking, General A C

Psychology
Psychology, General A

Social Sciences
Anthropology A
Political Science and Government, General A
Social Sciences, General A
Sociology A

Visual & Performing Arts
Art/Art Studies, General A
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics A
Dance, General A
Design and Visual Communications, General A C
Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General A
Music, General A
Photography A C

Learning outside the classroom

Many colleges offer special programs like the opportunity to study abroad or participate in internships to get on-the-job training. Nearly all colleges provide extra academic help or tutoring to students who need it.

Special Study Options

Cooperative Education

Dual Enrollment of High School Students

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Honors Program

Independent Study

Liberal Arts/Career Combination

Accelerated Program

Internships

Off-Campus Study Options

Study Abroad

Extended Class Availability

Extensive evening or early morning classes

Saturday Classes

Distance Learning

Weekend College

Computer Services

400 Public computers, available in: Computer Center, Libraries, Student Center

Wireless network available

Campus Life

Campus General Information

Size : Medium-sized

Unique Facilities : CAD laboratory, college-operated art gallery, theater, public and instructional on-campus culinary bistro

Geographic Location : 10 miles from San Francisco.

Large City

Urban

Commuter Campus

Total undergraduates : 10,765

First-time degree-seeking freshmen : --

Degree-seeking undergrads : 6,222

Graduate enrollment : --

Race/Ethnicity

Two or more races : 5.0%

Black African American : 21.0%

Asian : 31.0%

Hispanic/Latino : 24.0%

Race Ethnicity Unknown : 4.0%

White : 15.0%

Other Activities & Organizations

Student Newspaper : Laney Tower

Student Newspaper URL : http://thelaneytower.com/

Housing Options

Additional Housing Options

Car is allowed for freshman

Pet is not allowed in the Dorm

General Athletics

Team Name : Eagles

Sport Member : NJCAA

Sport's Levels Available

Intercollegiate

Counseling And Wellness

Veteran's counselor

Career counseling

Economically disadvantaged students services

Employment services for undergraduates

Financial aid counseling

Health services

Minority students services

On-campus daycare

Personal counseling

Placement services for graduates

Adult (re-entering) student services/programs

Alcohol/substance abuse counseling

Additional Programs for Students with Disabilities

Services and/or facilities for hearing impaired

Partial services for students with learning disabilities

Services and/or facilities for speech or communications disorders

Services and/or facilities for visually impaired

Wheelchair Accessibility

Academic Support Programs

Learning center

Remedial instruction

Tutoring

Study skills assistance

Pre-admission summer program

Reduced course load

Writing center

Activities

Y indicates available and N indicates not available

Activity Name

Available on Campus

Campus Ministries

N

Choral Groups

Y

Concert Band

N

Dance Activity

Y

Drama/Theater

Y

Film Society

N

Fraternities

N

Government or Political Activity

Y

International Student Organization

Y

Jazz Band

N

Literary Magazine

Y

Marching Band

N

Model United Nations

N

Music Ensembles

Y

Musical Theater

Y

Opera

N

Pep Band

N

Radio Station

Y

Sororities

N

Student Newspaper

Y

Symphony Orchestra

Y

Television Station

Y

Yearbook

N

Sports

Sport Name

Levels Available

Badminton

Women's Intercollegiate

Baseball

Men's Intercollegiate

Basketball

Men's Intercollegiate

Football

Men's Intercollegiate

Softball

Women's Intercollegiate

Swimming

Men's Intercollegiate

Women's Intercollegiate

Track and Field

Women's Intercollegiate

Volleyball

Women's Intercollegiate

Water Polo

Women's Intercollegiate

Applying

General Applying Information

Application Fee: $0.00

Application Fee Waiver Available: Yes

Applied early admission : --

Admitted early admission : --

Applied early action : --

Admitted early action : --



Admission stats are based on first-time, degree seeking freshmen from Fall 2016 and Fall 2017.

SAT score use policy

Information not supplied by college

Advanced Placement Program (AP) Information

Offers credit for AP Exams : No

Offers placement into higher-level courses for AP Exams : No

Offers sophomore standing for qualifying AP scores : No

From the college: Students will be granted credit for College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Advanced Placement (AP) tests with scores of 3, 4, 5

TEST Scores

Percent who submitted SAT scores : -- and Percent who submitted ACT scores : --

Test Subjects

Middle 50% of First-Year Students

SAT Math

*

SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing

*

ACT Composite

*


* The college did not report these requirements or does not have specific requirements.


AP & Admission Policy

Exam

Min Score Required

Number of Credits

Equivalent Course(s)

Applicable Program

Art History

3

3

ART 1 or 4

All

Biology

3

4

BIOL 10

All

Calculus AB

3

5

MATH 3A

All

Calculus BC

3

5

MATH 3A or 3B

All

Calculus BC: AB Subscore

3

5

MATH 3A

All

Chemistry

3

4

CHEM 30A

All

Chinese Language and Culture

3

5

CHIN 1 or 10A

All

Comparative Government and Politics

3

3

POSCI 2

All

Computer Science A

3

1

--

All

English Language and Composition

3

4

ENGL 1A

All

English Literature and Composition

3

8

ENGL 1A and 1B

All

Environmental Science

3

3

--

All

European History

3

3

HIST 2A or 2B

All

French Language and Culture

3

5

FREN 1A

All

German Language and Culture

3

5

GERM 1A

All

Human Geography

3

3

GEOG 2

All

Italian Language and Culture

3

5

--

All

Japanese Language and Culture

3

5

JAPAN 1A

All

Latin

3

5

--

All

Macroeconomics

3

3

ECON 1

All

Microeconomics

3

3

ECON 2

All

Music Theory

3

3

MUSIC 101

All

Physics 1

3

5

--

All

Physics 2

3

5

--

All

Physics B

3

5

PHYS 2A or PHYS 3A

All

Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

3

5

PHYS 4B

All

Physics C: Mechanics

3

5

PHYS 4A

All

Psychology

3

3

PSYCH 1A

All

Spanish Language and Culture

3

5

SPAN 1A

All

Spanish Literature and Culture

3

5

--

All

Statistics

3

4

MATH 13

All

United States Government and Politics

3

3

POSCI 1

All

United States History

3

3

HIST 7A or 7B

All

World History: Modern

3

3

HIST 3A or 3B

All

Paying

Financial Aid Distribution & Stats

Financial Aid Deadlines

Financial Aid Priority Deadline : Apr 1

Regular Financial Aid Deadline : Jun 30

Contact Information

Financial aid contact name : Ronnie Lewis

Financial aid office phone : (510) 464-3414

Financial Aid Forms

Domestic first-year financial aid applicants must submit the following forms, if applicable:

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

Part-Time Costs

Cost per credit hour (in-state): $46.00

Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): --

Note: These costs are tuition fees only. In some cases, fees and other expenses can be additional.

Need-based financial aid determined by

Minority Status

State/District Residency

Work Study Programs

For part-time students

Tuition payment plans

Credit card payment

Annual College Costs

Cost Category

On Campus

Off Campus

At Home

In-state tuition and fees:

$1,461.00

$1,461.00

$1,461.00

Out-of-state tuition and fees:

$9,411.00

$9,411.00

$9,411.00

Room only:

--

$22,066.00

$11,695.00

Books and supplies:

$1,918.00

$1,918.00

$1,918.00

Estimated personal expenses:

--

$3,784.00

$3,225.00

Transportation expenses:

--

$2,952.00

$2,952.00

Estimated Total In-state:

$3,379.00

$32,181.00

$21,251.00

Estimated Total Out-of-state:

$11,329.00

$40,131.00

$29,201.00

The prices listed above are probably not what you and your family will pay. Most college students receive financial aid, which reduces the amount the family actually pays. For U.S. colleges, use the college's net price calculator to get the best estimate of what your family will pay.


For Transfer Students

Credit Information

Minimum number of credits: --

Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): --

Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): --

Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: --

Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: --

Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: --

Students who applied for transfer

Terms in which transfer students may enroll

Fall

Spring

Summer

Transfers accepted as

1st semester freshman

2nd semester freshman

Sophomore

Services for students transferring IN from another school

Advisor

Orientation

Re-entry advisor

Services for students transferring OUT of this school

Transfer advisor

College fairs/transfer recruitment on campus

Transfer center

Special Requirements

--

For International Students

Admission for International Students

Application fee: $50.00

Annual College Costs

Tuition and Fees: $9,411.00

Room & Board(on-campus): --

Room & Board(off-campus): $22,066.00

Additional estimated expenses: $1,375.00

Costs per credit hour: $311.00

Financial Aid

Tests for International Students

TOEFL (internet-based test) average score: --

TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: --

TOEFL (paper) average score: --

TOEFL (paper) minimum score: --

Services for International Students

Special International Student Orientation Program

International Student Adviser