Modesto Junior College
435 college ave, Modesto, CA, 95350-0580 - View a map of this school Map
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Modesto Junior College has been serving motivated students of California's Central valley since 1921. As one of the leading community colleges in the state, Modesto Junior College offers a host of programs and courses in academic and vocational areas to prepare your for transfer to a four-year university or to enter the job market. Yeas after year, MJC graduates prove to be competitive students and employable professionals.


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  Modesto Junior College Community College Avg.
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County Stanislaus County, CA -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 6,595 students 999 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 11,215 students 1,410 students
Total Enrollment 17,810 students 2,175 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 40% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 24% 47%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,237 $2,810
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 40% 28%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,118 $1,211
School Notes:
  • Modesto Junior College Community Education offers fully fee-funded, not-for-credit vocational classes and programs, and educational, recreational and cultural programs for all ages which lie beyond formalized classroom instruction to meet the needs and interests of the community through our regular Community Education classes, College for Kids and Teens, Older Adult Program, Modesto Institute for Continued Learning (MICL) and Educational Travel Program.
  • Modesto Junior College, one of the oldest community colleges in the state, was organized in 1921 to serve the first junior college district established under a State Legislature Enabling Act.
  • Modesto Junior College was established to meet the needs of the community. Today the college strives to maintain the same objective--that of dedication and service to the community. The Modesto Junior College East Campus is the colleges original and primary campus and is located at 435 College Avenue in Modesto, close to downtown. In addition to numerous large classroom buildings, it houses the Main Auditorium, Gymnasium, Stadium, Student Center, Morris Administration Building and MJC’s main Library. The MJC East campus is served by several municipal bus lines and an inter-campus shuttle.
  • Modesto Junior College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and approved by the State Department of Education for training veterans. MJC is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant, alien students.
  • Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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