Laney College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Oakland, CA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$1,258
Out-of-State Tuition$9,898
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Laney College vs. State and National Averages

Laney CollegeCA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$1,258$16,639$18,082
vs. average—-92%-93%

Other colleges in Oakland

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Northeastern University OaklandPrivate nonprofit464$67,778
Lincoln UniversityPrivate nonprofit204$13,150
Reach UniversityPrivate nonprofit1,946$12,374
Merritt CollegePublic5,288$1,258
Moler Barber CollegePrivate for-profit411$16,393

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Laney College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$37,282
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)31%
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants16%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over46%
First-generation students61%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Laney College?

In-state tuition at Laney College is $1,258 and out-of-state tuition is $9,898, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Laney College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Laney College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Laney College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Laney College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Laney College?

Laney College enrolls about 6,842 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 31:1.

Is Laney College expensive?

In-state tuition at Laney College is $1,258, which is 92% below the CA average of $16,639.

How much do graduates of Laney College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Laney College are $37,282 a year, according to College Scorecard.