Los Medanos College

  • Los Medanos College is a public community college in Pittsburg, California, United States. It was established in 1974 and is part of the Contra Costa Community College District. LMC also has had an extension in Brentwood since 1998 called the "Brentwood Center".

School Highlights

Los Medanos College serves 8,455 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 42:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 8,455 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,298
  • Out-state tuition: $7,038
  • Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
  • Minority enrollment: 81%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 203 teachers has declined by 44% over five years.
Los Medanos College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Colors
Gold, Cardinal
Total Faculty
203 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
8

Student Body

The student population of Los Medanos College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 42:1 has increased from 26:1 over five years.
The Los Medanos College diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,455 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
2,935 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
5,520 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
519 students
381 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,935 students
967 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
96 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,520 students
5,798 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
12%
% Hispanic
44%
46%
% Black
14%
7%
% White
19%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,900
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,298 is more than the state average of $1,236. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,038 is more than the state average of $6,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,298
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,038
$6,577
Tuition Notes
$46 per unit for California residents; $382 per unit for non-residents
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,750
$6,272
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Mustang

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Los Medanos College cost?
Los Medanos College's tuition is approximately $1,298 for In-State students and $7,038 for Out-State students.
What schools are Los Medanos College often compared to?
Los Medanos Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Diablo Valley College by visitors of our site.

School Calendar

View the Los Medanos College yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
SP2026 Last Day of Instruction
May 22, 2026 (Friday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 8,455 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,298
  • Out-state tuition: $7,038
  • Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
  • Minority enrollment: 81%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

Contra Costa County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.77, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Contra Costa County, CA is Diablo Valley College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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