- 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 (26-27)
- 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
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1974
Total Faculty
203 staff
72 staff
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 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,455 students
6,838 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
2,935 students
1,022 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
5,520 students
5,816 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
8,455 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,935 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,520 students
5,850 students
% Asian
13%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
44%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
14%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
19%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,900
$34,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,298 is more than the state average of $1,238. 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 $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,298
$1,238
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,038
$6,634
Tuition Notes
$46 per unit for California residents; $382 per unit for non-residents
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,750
$6,272
Sports
Colors
Gold, Cardinal
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: 2025 (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.
School Calendar
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