by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Los Medanos College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Los Medanos College came in at $1,312 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $10,320. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of that total, required fees totaled $24 in-state and $24 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $10,296 |
| Fees | $24 | $24 |
| Total | $1,312 | $10,320 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Los Medanos College cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Los Medanos College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Los Medanos College is a relative bargain.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Los Medanos College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Los Medanos College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,288 | $8,988 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,288 | $8,988 |
| One Year Ago | $1,288 | $8,988 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,288 | $10,296 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Los Medanos has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 14.6%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $11,821 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.00%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $1,312. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 4.84%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $10,819.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,312 | $10,819 |
| In 2 Years | $1,312 | $11,342 |
| In 3 Years | $1,312 | $11,890 |
| In 4 Years | $1,312 | $12,465 |
| In 5 Years | $1,312 | $13,068 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $46,516, or about $5,248 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Los Medanos College, visit the Los Medanos College Financial Aid page.
