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 Stats (2025)
- 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
Total Faculty
368 staff
294 staff
Student Body
The student population of Los Medanos College has grown by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 23:1 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
2,311 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
2,959 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
8,299 students
8,299 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
112 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,959 students
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,299 students
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 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%
0.4221%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
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 15% 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: 2024 (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
View the Los Medanos College yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring Break
March 23, 2025 (Sunday)
Last Day of Instruction
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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