Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $1,312
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $9,012
- Average Net Price
- $5,692
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 25.0%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $22,644
- Books & Supplies
- $1,190
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 46.4%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 1.1%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 25.0%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $4,363 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $4,876 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $7,915 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $10,485 |
| $110,001+ | $10,081 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families earning under $30,000 pay just $4,363 per year at Los Medanos College, while those making over $110,000 pay $10,081 annually. The community college serves a predominantly Hispanic student population (46.83%) in Pittsburg's East Bay suburbs. Over two years, total costs range from $8,726 to $20,162 depending on family income. Only 1.07% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's affordability compared to four-year universities.
Students who do borrow have a 46.39% loan repayment rate, though graduates earn a median $36,418 in their first year after completing programs. The college offers practical workforce training that leads to an 89.4% employment rate for completers. Low-income families get the best financial deal here, paying roughly one-third what middle-class families pay. Nearly all students (96.04%) come from California, taking advantage of the state's community college system.
Students who do borrow have a 46.39% loan repayment rate, though graduates earn a median $36,418 in their first year after completing programs. The college offers practical workforce training that leads to an 89.4% employment rate for completers. Low-income families get the best financial deal here, paying roughly one-third what middle-class families pay. Nearly all students (96.04%) come from California, taking advantage of the state's community college system.
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