Modesto Junior College Photo - Sierra Hall, located on West campus, houses lecture halls, classrooms, a state-of-the-art electronics lab and the department office for Technical Education.

Best Stanislaus County Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 community colleges serving 24,519 students in Stanislaus County County, California.
The average community college acceptance rate in California is 77% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 35:1.

Community Colleges in Stanislaus County (2025)

College
Location
Students
Modesto Junior College
Modesto Junior College Photo - Sierra Hall, located on West campus, houses lecture halls, classrooms, a state-of-the-art electronics lab and the department office for Technical Education.
Public
435 College Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 575-6550
| 23,598 students
San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto
Private for-profit
5380 Pirrone Road
Salida, CA 95368
(559) 734-9000
| 921 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Stanislaus County, CA?
There are 2 community colleges serving 24,519 students in Stanislaus County, CA.
What is community college acceptance rate in Stanislaus County, CA?
The average community college acceptance rate in California is 77% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community college in Stanislaus County, CA?
Community colleges in Stanislaus County, CA have approximately 68% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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