Los Medanos College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Los Medanos College is a public community college in Pittsburg, California, serving roughly 7,320 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,443 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,312. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (46.7%) and White (18.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,312
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,443 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,320 39.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.04%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 51.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 43.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 12,355
- Room & Board: $23,238 annual estimate
Los Medanos College: what the data shows
Common questions about Los Medanos College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Los Medanos College?
Los Medanos College is located in Pittsburg, CA (ZIP 94565).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Los Medanos College public or private?
Los Medanos College is a Public institution.
How much does Los Medanos College cost?
Published tuition: $1,312 in-state, $10,320 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,443.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,958 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,455 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,521 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,863 |
| $110,001+ | $7,051 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,248.
How big is Los Medanos College?
Total enrollment: 7,320 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 12,355 students.
About 39% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Los Medanos College?
150%-time completion rate: 41.04%.
First-year retention: 74.2%.
What do graduates of Los Medanos College earn?
Median earnings: $35,606 six years after entry; $42,454 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
29.15% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Los Medanos College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (589 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (365 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (126 completions)
- Psychology, General (111 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (106 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (81 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (74 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (61 completions)
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician (44 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (44 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Los Medanos College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.04%; median earnings $42,454 at 10 years; net price $7,443. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,312
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Los Medanos College was $1,312.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,443
2024 Value
In 2024 Los Medanos College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,443.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$29,772 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,443 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$5,248 4-Year In-State Tuition
$41,280 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$23,238 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,220 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,770 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$103,080 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Los Medanos College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.15% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
1.48% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Los Medanos College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Los Medanos College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,298 | $7,038 | $8,387 |
| 2014 | $1,298 | $7,038 | $8,321 |
| 2015 | $1,298 | $7,542 | $4,875 |
| 2016 | $1,308 | $7,944 | $4,450 |
| 2017 | $1,312 | $8,424 | $5,253 |
| 2018 | $1,312 | $8,564 | $4,883 |
| 2019 | $1,312 | $8,564 | $5,162 |
| 2020 | $1,312 | $8,328 | $6,154 |
| 2021 | $1,312 | $9,012 | $4,323 |
| 2022 | $1,312 | $9,012 | $5,306 |
| 2023 | $1,312 | $9,012 | $5,692 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Los Medanos College reported total enrollment of about 7,320 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (46.7%), White (18.5%), and Black or African American (12.9%). About 29.15% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
39.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Los Medanos College in 2024 is 7,320 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 12,355 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 46.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
11.69% 100% Completion Time
41.04% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 11.69% of students graduating from Los Medanos College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 31% male / 69% female
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 26% male / 74% female
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 36% male / 64% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Los Medanos College.
Return on Investment
$42,454 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1325.97% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Los Medanos College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 52 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 589 completions
2. Biological and Physical Sciences: 365 completions
3. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 126 completions
4. Psychology, General: 111 completions
5. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 106 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 81 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 74 completions
8. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 61 completions
9. Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician: 44 completions
Most popular programs at Los Medanos College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Los Medanos College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Los Medanos College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 43.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,989
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,679
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Los Medanos College is a public institution located in Pittsburg, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, Humanities/Humanistic Studies. Enrollment is approximately 7,320 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (46.7%), White (18.5%), Black or African American (12.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 41.04%. Approximately 29.15% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 52 distinct degree programs, Los Medanos College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Los Medanos College located?
Los Medanos College is located in Pittsburg, CA.
How much does Los Medanos College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,312 and average net price is $7,443 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $23,238 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Los Medanos College?
Los Medanos College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 12,355 students, Hispanic or Latino (46.7%), White (18.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Los Medanos College?
About 51.3% of students at Los Medanos College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Los Medanos College earn?
Median earnings are $35,606 six years after entry and $42,454 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Los Medanos College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Los Medanos College public or private?
Los Medanos College is a public institution located in Pittsburg, CA.
Is Los Medanos College an HBCU?
No. Los Medanos College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Los Medanos College a tribal college?
No. Los Medanos College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Los Medanos College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Los Medanos College reports 46.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Los Medanos College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Los Medanos College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.