School Highlights
Los Medanos College serves 7,859 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 7,859 students
- In-state tuition: $1,298
- Out-state tuition: $7,038
- Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 368 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Los Medanos College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates--Public Special Use
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
294 staff
Student Body
The student population of Los Medanos College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Los Medanos College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,859 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
2,648 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
5,211 students
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
579 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,648 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,211 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
12%
13%
% Asian
12%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
41%
46%
% White
7%
5%
% Hawaiian
20%
24%
% Two or more races
7%
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3563%
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
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 $1,236. 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 $6,547. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,298
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,038
$6,547
% 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
92%
Source: 2023 (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: Diversity in US community colleges.
School Calendar
View the Los Medanos College yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
FA2024 Last Day of Instruction
December 13, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day to Drop with eligibility for fee refund or credit.
February 07, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day to Submit Graduation Petition for Spring
March 01, 2025 (Saturday)
Spring Break
March 23, 2025 (Sunday)
Last Day of Instruction
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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