by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Los Medanos College, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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Attendance costs at Los Medanos College ranged from $13,850.00 ranging to $22,858.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
Where you live mattered — in-state students paid less than out-of-state students: roughly $13,850.00 in-state versus $22,858.00 for those paying out-of-state rates.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $1,312.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,538.00 |
| Total cost | $13,850.00 |
| That is 28% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $13,850.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,613.00 |
| Net price | $5,237.00 |
| That is 73% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $13,850.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,098.00 |
| Net price | $3,752.00 |
| That is 81% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $10,320.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,538.00 |
| Total cost | $22,858.00 |
| That is 19% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,858.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,613.00 |
| Net price | $14,245.00 |
| That is 26% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,858.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,098.00 |
| Net price | $12,760.00 |
| That is 34% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at a recent average of 4.8% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Freshman year | $3,934.00 | $5,490.00 | $14,520.00 |
| Senior year | $4,532.00 | $6,326.00 | $16,731.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $16,913.00 | $23,607.00 | $62,433.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,443.00 | $8,994.00 | $23,785.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $195.00 | $272.00 | $718.00 |
| Total amount paid | $23,356.00 | $32,601.00 | $86,217.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Freshman year | $3,934.00 | $5,490.00 | $14,520.00 |
| Senior year | $4,124.00 | $5,756.00 | $15,223.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $8,057.00 | $11,246.00 | $29,743.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,070.00 | $4,284.00 | $11,331.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $93.00 | $129.00 | $342.00 |
| Total amount paid | $11,127.00 | $15,531.00 | $41,073.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Freshman year | $13,377.00 | $14,934.00 | $23,964.00 |
| Senior year | $15,414.00 | $17,208.00 | $27,613.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $57,519.00 | $64,213.00 | $103,039.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $21,913.00 | $24,463.00 | $39,254.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $662.00 | $739.00 | $1,186.00 |
| Total amount paid | $79,432.00 | $88,676.00 | $142,293.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Freshman year | $13,377.00 | $14,934.00 | $23,964.00 |
| Senior year | $14,025.00 | $15,657.00 | $25,123.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $27,402.00 | $30,591.00 | $49,087.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $10,439.00 | $11,654.00 | $18,700.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $315.00 | $352.00 | $565.00 |
| Total amount paid | $37,841.00 | $42,245.00 | $67,788.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section.
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $7,443.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $5,692.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,363.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $4,876.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $7,915.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $10,485.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $10,081.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s Los Medanos College Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid breakdown.
Median graduate debt at Los Medanos College comes to $9,326.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-load classification.
The full distribution of debt at graduation looks like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,000.00 |
| 25th | $3,250.00 |
| Median (50th) | $9,326.00 |
| 75th | $10,000.00 |
| 90th | $16,500.00 |
How far apart the 10th and 90th percentiles sit tells you how uneven debt outcomes are.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt page.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $9,500.00 |
| Middle income | $6,850.00 |
| High income | $6,250.00 |
Graduates from lower-income families carry $3,250.00 more debt than high-income graduates.
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $9,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $6,875.00 |
First-gen students at Los Medanos College hold $2,625.00 in additional median debt versus continuing-generation peers.
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Los Medanos College comes to $826.00. This school carries a federal Pell-debt-inequity flag.
The default-rate category at Los Medanos College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 10.8% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at Los Medanos College total $9,638,625.00 distributed across 1,045 loan recipients.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Los Medanos College, keep these questions in mind:
Dig further into the cost picture with the related pages below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.