Los Medanos College
School Highlights
Los Medanos College serves 8,521 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 8,521 students
- In-state tuition: $1,298
- Out-state tuition: $7,038
- Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 73%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Los Medanos College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 368 teachers has grown by 70% over five years.
Los Medanos College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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
308 staff
Student Body
The student population of Los Medanos College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Los Medanos College diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,521 students
7,899 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
2,894 students
1,660 students
# Part-Time Students
5,627 students
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
579 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,894 students
1,580 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,627 students
6,239 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
14%
% Hispanic
42%
45%
% Black
10%
5%
% White
27%
26%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
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 $1,246. 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 $6,603. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,298
$1,246
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,038
$6,603
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,750
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (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: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
School Calendar
View the Los Medanos College yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
- Event Date
- Last Day to Apply for SP2023 Graduation March 01, 2023 (Wednesday)
- Spring Break March 26, 2023 (Sunday)
- Spring Break 2023 March 27, 2023 (Monday)
- Spring 2023 Last Day to Drop with W April 21, 2023 (Friday)
- Spring 2023 Last Day of Instruction May 19, 2023 (Friday)
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