Los Medanos College
About Los Medanos College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Los Medanos College teaches in Pittsburg, on the eastern edge of San Francisco Bay, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The sciences and business are its largest programs, and it trains process technicians for the refineries beside it.
Founded
1974
Location
Pittsburg, California
Students
7,320
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
41%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,312
Out-of-state: $10,320
Avg Net Price
$7,443
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$42,454
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
41% complete their degree within three years
Retention
74.2%
Transfer Out
8%
Teaching Quality
23:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
43.2%
$/Student
$8.7K
Class Size
Large
The 41% graduation rate is below average, but 74.2% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,312
In-State
$10,320
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,220
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,056
After Financial Aid
$7,443
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,958
Receive Grants
29.2%
Take Loans
1.5%
Tuition is $1,312/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $7,443.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Los Medanos College fund their education.
While in School
29.2%
Get Grants
Free money
1.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$16,223
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Los Medanos College.
Gender
57.1%
Female
43%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
7,320
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
51.3%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
24.6%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 57% of the student body. 51.3% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
7,320
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Los Medanos College fields 5 varsity teams with 163 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
163
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
74% / 26%
121
Men
42
Women
3
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Los Medanos Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$42,454
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$35K
347 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
329 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$65K
102 grads
4yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$35K
101 grads
4yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$56K
61 grads
4yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$131K
39 grads
4yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $36K six years out, growing to $42K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.