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$1,312Tuition
7,100Students
39%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$42,454Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

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

Net price by family income bracket
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

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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.

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