School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Oakland, CA). The maximum program length is 2 to 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Associate's degree.

Contacting the School

900 Fallon St
Oakland, CA 94607
Main Phone: (510) 834-5740
Web Site: laney.peralta.cc.ca.us/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 6,095 (full-time equivalent) students.

Minority enrollment included African-American (28)%, Hispanic (12)%, Asian (32)%, and Native American (1)%.

Laney College is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.

Degree Levels

• Certificate, < 1 year
• Certificate, 1-2 years
• Associate's Degree
• Certificate, 2-4 years

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Carpentry

• Accounting
• Administrative And Secretarial
• Business
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Human Resource

• Journalism

• Communications Technology And Technician

• Computer Programming
• Data Processing
• Other Computer Science

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Environmental Control

• Other English Language And Literature

• Social Sciences

• Liberal Arts

• Biological And Physical Sciences

• Mathematics

• Commercial Art And Design
• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Cosmetology
• Culinary

• Metal Work And Machinist
• Printing Press Operator
• Woodworking

• Distribution And Sales Management

• Biotechnologies

School Accreditation

Laney College is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (WASCJC). The school is state accredited.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements