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Los Medanos College
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Los Medanos College Academics
Los Medanos College (LMC) is one of three colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District. Located on a 120-acre campus, the college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
LMC includes more than 25 instructional departments, and offers certificate and degree programs in over 35 areas of study. Students can choose from programs in the fields of appliance service, graphic communication, automotive technology, accounting, administration, fire technology, management supervision, commercial music–pedagogy, office administration, and travel marketing, among others. LMC also offers an Honors Transfer program and a well known nursing program.
Los Medanos College Admissions
The college offers admission to high school graduates above 18 years of age. Applicants having cleared the General Educational Development (GED) test or the California High School Proficiency Exam are also eligible for admission. Both first-time students as well as returning candidates are required to submit a college application prior to class registration.
Special Admit students need to furnish documentation to verify prerequisites at the time of registration. Enrollment in English and some Math classes require completion of the LMC assessment test prior to registration. International students cannot apply online, but they can download the International Student application form, and then mail the completed form to the college office.
Los Medanos College Financial Aid
LMC offers all forms of financial assistance to aid eligible students in pursuing college education. Deserving candidates can choose from various programs that are offered through the United States Department of Education, State of California, and several other private sources.
Los Medanos College Students
The Associated Students of Los Medanos College is the official representative student organization of LMC. This student body aims at addressing student problems, voicing student opinion, encouraging student participation in campus activities and enhancing the quality and scope of education at the college. Students are also involved in organizations like the Alpha Gamma Sigma, American Medical Student Association, La Raza Unida, Student Nursing Association, Puente Club, and International Student Leaders.
The Career Center offers a variety of workshops in career exploration, resume writing, interviewing skills, and employability skills training. The Bookstore in the college sells course books, school and office supplies, reference books, computer hardware, software and supplies, imprinted sportswear, greeting cards and snacks. LMC library has five Group Study Rooms. The rooms have whiteboards and wireless access, and the library has a laptop checkout program.
Los Medanos College Athletics
The athletics department of LMC fields a number of men’s and women’s teams. The men’s teams are known as the Mustangs, while the women’s teams are nicknamed the Lady Mustangs. The students participate in sports like basketball, volleyball, soccer, football, baseball, and softball. LMC is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Information Summary
Ranks 2131st overall and 196th in California
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
50.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$1,992 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
24 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
62% / 43% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
7,809 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Pittsburg, CA 94565
| Surrounding community | Midsize suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 78,813 (78,378 urban / 435 rural) |
| Households | 24,515 (3.19 people per house) |
| Families | 18,517 (3.62 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 14,899 |
| Pop. — Asian | 11,348 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 1,162 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1,695 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 39,482 |
| Pop. — Other | 16,530 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Los Medanos College?
Ranks 3587th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $570 | $570 | $5,415 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $20 | $20 | $190 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $1,992 | $1,992 | $6,837 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,276 | $15,276 | $20,121 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,300 | $9,300 | $14,145 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $722  $570 |
$722  $570 |
$3,460  $5,415 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,288  $1,422 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $9,116  $9,936 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,214  $3,348 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $6,580  $7,308 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Los Medanos College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Los Medanos College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience |  |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Los Medanos College Ranks 2804th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,155 | 86 |  23% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $745 | 135 |  37% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,886 | 6 |  2% |
| Any financial aid type | 140 |  38% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Los Medanos College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 5 | 12 | 17 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 412 | 730 | 1,142 |
Hispanic | 732 | 1,182 | 1,914 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 385 | 564 | 949 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 26 | 41 | 67 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,332 | 1,816 | 3,148 |
Race Unknown | 261 | 311 | 572 |
| Total | 3,153 | 4,656 | 7,809 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Los Medanos College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 87 | 144 | |
| 9 | 34 | 43 | |
| 2 | 5 | 7 | |
| N/A | 7 | 7 | |
| N/A | 7 | 7 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Los Medanos College Ranks 394th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $73,866 ($74,630 male / $73,101 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 100 (50 male / 50 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 199 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.5 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,787,464 |
Los Medanos College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Los Medanos College (LMC) is one of the three publicly supported two-year community colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District (along with Contra Costa College and Diablo Valley College). It was established in 1974, and is located in Pittsburg in Contra Costa County, California. LMC also operates an extension in Brentwood.
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