Los Medanos College (LMC) is a public community college located in Pittsburg, California, established in 1974 as part of the Contra Costa Community College District. Serving over 8,000 students, LMC offers associate degrees and certificates in more than 70 programs covering business, computer science, engineering technology, health sciences, liberal arts, public safety, and the arts. Located in East Contra Costa County in the San Francisco Bay Area, LMC provides access to a range of industrial, petrochemical, healthcare, and technology employers. The college is particularly well-regarded for its nursing, fire technology, and industrial systems programs, reflecting the region's strong industrial and refinery sector. LMC has strong transfer pathways to UC and CSU campuses and maintains an active International Student Program serving students from around the world. The campus features modern science labs, a performing arts theater, and a student center supporting a diverse and engaged student community.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$11,430
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $10,320
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
