- 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 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 Facts (2026)
- 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)
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
Colors
Gold, Cardinal
Total Faculty
368 staff
315 staff
Student Body
The student population of Los Medanos College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 30:1 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
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
2,959 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
8,299 students
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
112 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,959 students
1,250 students
# 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
% Asian
14%
13%
% Hispanic
43%
47%
% Black
12%
7%
% White
20%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3839%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,900
$32,200
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
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,038
$6,779
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
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
Source: 2024 (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.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
SP2026 Last Day of Instruction
May 22, 2026 (Friday)
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