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Los Medanos College

Pittsburg, CA

At A Glance

Main Address

2700 E Leland Rd

Pittsburg, CA 94565-5107

www.losmedanos.edu

Admission Office

2700 East Leland Road

Pittsburg, CA 94565

(925) 439-2181

Contact : Robin Armour

Director of Admissions and Records

Type of School

Medium

Public

community college

2-year school

Coed

Hispanic-Serving Institution

Regionally Accredited

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

College Board Code: 4396

Quick Facts

Total undergraduates : 9,657

In-State Tuition : $1,390.00

Out-of-State Tuition : $9,340.00

School Calendar

Semester

Degrees Available

Certificate

Associate

Setting

Small City (50-250k)

Suburban

Commuter campus

Deadlines

Admission

Regular application due: No Regular Application Deadline

Priority application due : --

College will notify student of admission : --

Student must reply to acceptance by : --

Housing deposit due : --

Tests

SAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : --

SAT subject score report due : --

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Application due : --

Financial Aid Priority Application due : Mar 2

College will notify student : --

Student must reply : --

Transfer Students

Transfer Application closing date : --

College will notify student of transfer decision by : --

Transfer priority application date : --

Transfer student must reply : --

Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms : --

Transfer priority financial aid deadline : --

College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about : Jun 1

Student must reply to financial aid decision by : --

Major and Learning Environment

Learning Environment

Calendar type : Semester

Degrees Offered in : Certificate, Associate degrees

Accreditation and Associations

Regionally Accredited

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Hispanic-Serving Institution

Most Popular Majors

Associates
Liberal Arts : 55.0%
Interdisciplinary Studies : 15.0%
Family and Consumer Sciences : 7.0%

All Majors

Levels at which colleges offer undergraduate majors are designated by these letters :

A = Associate degree, B = Bachelor's degree, C = Certificate degree, D = Doctor degree, M = Master degree

Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General A

Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support
Accounting A C
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies A C
Labor and Industrial Relations A C
Office Management and Supervision A C
Real Estate A C
Tourism Promotion Operations A C
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations A C

Communication, Journalism & Related Programs
Journalism A

Communications Technologies & Support Services
Graphic Communications, General A C
Recording Arts Technology/Technician A C

Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services
Computer Science C
Computer Support specialist A C
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications A C
Computer and Information Sciences, General C
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design C

Engineering
Engineering, General A

Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Petroleum Technology/Technician A

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
Child Care Provider/Assistant C
Child Care and Support Services Management C
Child Development A

Foreign Language, Literatures & Linguistics
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation C
Spanish Language and Literature C

Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) C
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training C
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse A

Legal Professions & Studies
Legal Assistant/Paralegal C

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Gen Studies & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies A

Mathematics & Statistics
Mathematics, General A

Mechanic & Repair Technologies
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician C
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician A C
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician C
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General A
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician C
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician C
Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Technology/Technician C
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General C

Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies
Behavioral Sciences A

Natural Resources & Conservation
Environmental Science A

Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General A

Precision Production
Welding Technology/Welder A

Psychology
Psychology, General A

Security & Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration C
Fire Science/Fire-fighting A C

Social Sciences
Anthropology A
Sociology A

Visual & Performing Arts
Commercial and Advertising Art A C
Fine/Studio Arts, General A
Music Management C
Music Performance, General A C
Music, General A

Learning outside the classroom

Many colleges offer special programs like the opportunity to study abroad or participate in internships to get on-the-job training. Nearly all colleges provide extra academic help or tutoring to students who need it.

Special Study Options

Cooperative Education

Cross-Registration

Independent Study

Accelerated Program

Double Major

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Honors Program

Off-Campus Study Options

Study Abroad

Extended Class Availability

Extensive evening or early morning classes

Saturday Classes

Computer Services

Wireless network available

Campus Life

Campus General Information

Size : Medium-sized

Geographic Location : 45 miles from San Francisco.

Small City

Suburban

Commuter Campus

Total undergraduates : 9,657

First-time degree-seeking freshmen : --

Degree-seeking undergrads : 3,848

Graduate enrollment : --

Student General Information

All students average age : 24

Full time students average age : 23

In state students : 91.0%

Out of state students : 9.0%

Other Activities & Organizations

Student Newspaper : Experience

Student Newspaper URL : http://lmcexperience.com/

Housing Options

Additional Housing Options

Car is not allowed for freshman

Pet is not allowed in the Dorm

General Athletics

Team Name : Mustang

Sport's Levels Available

Intercollegiate

Intramural

Counseling And Wellness

Career counseling

Employment services for undergraduates

On-campus daycare

Personal counseling

Placement services for graduates

Financial aid counseling

Additional Programs for Students with Disabilities

Services and/or facilities for hearing impaired

Partial services for students with learning disabilities

Services and/or facilities for speech or communications disorders

Services and/or facilities for visually impaired

Wheelchair Accessibility

Academic Support Programs

Learning center

Remedial instruction

Tutoring

Writing center

Activities

Y indicates available and N indicates not available

Activity Name

Available on Campus

Campus Ministries

N

Choral Groups

Y

Concert Band

Y

Dance Activity

N

Drama/Theater

Y

Film Society

N

Fraternities

N

Government or Political Activity

Y

International Student Organization

N

Jazz Band

Y

Literary Magazine

N

Marching Band

N

Model United Nations

N

Music Ensembles

Y

Musical Theater

N

Opera

N

Pep Band

N

Radio Station

N

Sororities

N

Student Newspaper

Y

Symphony Orchestra

N

Television Station

N

Yearbook

N

Sports

Sport Name

Levels Available

Baseball

Men's Intercollegiate

Basketball

Men's Intercollegiate

Women's Intercollegiate

Men's Intramural

Women's Intramural

Football

Men's Intercollegiate

Soccer

Men's Intercollegiate

Softball

Women's Intercollegiate

Men's Intramural

Women's Intramural

Tennis

Men's Intramural

Women's Intramural

Volleyball

Women's Intercollegiate

Applying

General Applying Information

Application Fee: Not reported

Application Fee Waiver Available: Yes

Applied early admission : --

Admitted early admission : --

Applied early action : --

Admitted early action : --



Admission stats are based on first-time, degree seeking freshmen from Fall 2016 and Fall 2017.

SAT score use policy

Information not supplied by college

Advanced Placement Program (AP) Information

Offers credit for AP Exams : Yes

Offers placement into higher-level courses for AP Exams : Yes

Offers sophomore standing for qualifying AP scores : No

AP credit policy depends on student’s major, school, or program : Yes

From the college: Los Medanos College grants credit toward undergraduate degrees for successful completion of examinations of the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board.

TEST Scores

Percent who submitted SAT scores : -- and Percent who submitted ACT scores : --

Test Subjects

Middle 50% of First-Year Students

SAT Math

*

SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing

*

ACT Composite

*


* The college did not report these requirements or does not have specific requirements.


AP & Admission Policy

Exam

Min Score Required

Number of Credits (By semester credits)

Equivalent Course(s)

Applicable Program

2-D Art and Design

3

3

ART 10

Art

3-D Art and Design

3

3

ART 11

Art

Art History

3

6

--

All

Biology

3

4

BIOSC 10

All

Calculus AB

3

3

--

All

4

4

MATH 50

All

Calculus BC

3

6

--

All

4

8

MATH 50, 60

All

Chemistry

3

5

CHEM 25

All

Chinese Language and Culture

3

6

--

All

Comparative Government and Politics

3

3

--

All

Computer Science A

3

3

COMSC 44 OR 122

All

Drawing

3

3

ART 20

Art

English Language and Composition

3

3

ENG 100

All

English Literature and Composition

3

3

ENG 100

All

Environmental Science

3

4

BIOSC 7

All

European History

3

6

--

All

French Language and Culture

3

6

--

All

German Language and Culture

3

6

--

All

Human Geography

3

3

--

All

Italian Language and Culture

3

6

--

All

Japanese Language and Culture

3

6

--

All

Latin

3

3

--

All

Macroeconomics

3

3

ECON 11

All

Microeconomics

3

3

ECON 10

All

Music Theory

3

3

MUSIC 15

All

5

6

MUSIC 15, 16

All

Physics 1

3

4

PHYS 35

All

Physics 2

3

4

PHYS 36

All

Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

3

4

PHYS 41

Physics

Physics C: Mechanics

3

4

PHYS 40

Physics

Psychology

3

3

PSYCH 11

Corresponding Major

Spanish Language and Culture

3

5

SPAN 52

Corresponding Major

5

5

SPAN 53

Corresponding Major

Spanish Literature and Culture

3

6

--

All

Statistics

3

4

MATH 34

Business

United States Government and Politics

3

3

--

All

United States History

3

6

--

All

5

6

HIST 29, 30

All

World History: Modern

3

6

--

All

5

6

HIST 34, 35

All

Paying

Financial Aid Distribution & Stats

Financial Aid Deadlines

Financial Aid Priority Deadline : Mar 2

Contact Information

Financial aid contact name : Loretta Canto-Williams

Financial aid office phone : (925) 439-2181

Financial Aid Forms

Domestic first-year financial aid applicants must submit the following forms, if applicable:

FAFSA

State aid form

Part-Time Costs

Cost per credit hour (in-state): $46.00

Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): $311.00

Note: These costs are tuition fees only. In some cases, fees and other expenses can be additional.

Financial Aid Policies

This school practices need-blind admissions.

Need-based financial aid determined by

Academics

State/District Residency

Work Study Programs

For part-time students

Tuition payment plans

Credit card payment

Annual College Costs

Cost Category

On Campus

Off Campus

At Home

In-state tuition and fees:

$1,390.00

$1,390.00

$1,390.00

Out-of-state tuition and fees:

$9,340.00

$9,340.00

$9,340.00

Room only:

--

$10,692.00

$4,266.00

Books and supplies:

$1,566.00

$1,566.00

$1,566.00

Estimated personal expenses:

--

$2,556.00

$2,664.00

Transportation expenses:

--

$990.00

$864.00

Estimated Total In-state:

$2,956.00

$17,194.00

$10,750.00

Estimated Total Out-of-state:

$10,906.00

$25,144.00

$18,700.00

The prices listed above are probably not what you and your family will pay. Most college students receive financial aid, which reduces the amount the family actually pays. For U.S. colleges, use the college's net price calculator to get the best estimate of what your family will pay.


For Transfer Students

Credit Information

Minimum number of credits: --

Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): --

Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 1

Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: --

Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: --

Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: --

Admission Requirements (Required)

College Transcript(s)

Students who applied for transfer

Terms in which transfer students may enroll

Fall

Spring

Summer

Transfers accepted as

1st semester freshman

2nd semester freshman

Sophomore

Services for students transferring IN from another school

Advisor

Orientation

Services for students transferring OUT of this school

Transfer advisor

College fairs/transfer recruitment on campus

Special Requirements

--

For International Students

Admission for International Students

Application fee: $50.00

Annual College Costs

Tuition and Fees: $9,340.00

Room & Board(on-campus): --

Room & Board(off-campus): $10,692.00

Additional estimated expenses: --

Costs per credit hour: $311.00

Financial Aid

Tests for International Students

TOEFL Required of non-resident alien applicants

TOEFL (internet-based test) average score: --

TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: 54

TOEFL (paper) average score: --

TOEFL (paper) minimum score: --

Services for International Students

English as a Second Language Program On Campus for International Students