Los Medanos College

2700 East Leland Road
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • Los Medanos College is a public community college in Pittsburg, California. Established in 1974, LMC has an extension in Brentwood and is part of the Contra Costa Community College District.

School Highlights

Los Medanos College serves 11,258 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 11,258 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,298
  • Out-state tuition: $7,038
  • Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 80%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Los Medanos College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 368 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Los Medanos College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
368 staff
315 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Los Medanos College has grown by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 23:1 over five years.
The Los Medanos College diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,258 students
9,796 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
32:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,959 students
1,259 students
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# Part-Time Students
8,299 students
8,537 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Los Medanos College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of California.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
112 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,959 students
1,250 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,299 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
14%
13%
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% Hispanic
43%
47%
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% Black
12%
7%
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% White
20%
23%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
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% Two or more races
7%
5%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in California.
Diversity Score
0.74
0.70
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3839%
0.4221%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4286%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,900
$34,700
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Los Medanos College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of California by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,298 is less than the state average of $1,516. 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 $6,779. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,298
$1,516
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,038
$6,779
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Los Medanos College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
85%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Los Medanos College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$10,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Los Medanos College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,750
$6,239
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Los Medanos College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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.
What is Los Medanos College's ranking?
Los Medanos College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 11,258 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,298
  • Out-state tuition: $7,038
  • Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 80%
  • 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 0.79, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. 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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