Modesto Junior College

435 College Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
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Modesto Junior College Photo #1 - Sierra Hall, located on West campus, houses lecture halls, classrooms, a state-of-the-art electronics lab and the department office for Technical Education.
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Modesto Junior College Photo #1 - Sierra Hall, located on West campus, houses lecture halls, classrooms, a state-of-the-art electronics lab and the department office for Technical Education.
Modesto Junior College Photo #2 - Students often take advantage of the good weather and huge shade trees to relax outside on the East Campus Quad.
  • 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 you for transfer to a four-year university or to enter the job market. Year after year, MJC graduates prove to be competitive students and employable professionals.

School Highlights

Modesto Junior College serves 18,068 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.

Top Rankings

Modesto Junior College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 659 teachers has grown by 46% over five years.
Modesto Junior College(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's DominantAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty659 staff308 staff
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School CalendarLink to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Modesto Junior College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has decreased from 57:1 over five years.
The Modesto Junior College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment18,068 students8,365 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio27:124:1
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# Full-Time Students5,591 students2,015 students
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# Part-Time Students12,477 students6,350 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
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% Asian
6%
12%
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% Hispanic
54%
47%
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% Black
3%
6%
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% White
33%
23%
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% Hawaiian
1%
-
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% Two or more races		-
4%
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% Unknown races
2%
6%
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Diversity Score0.590.70
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College Completion Rate
19%
28%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,000$34,700
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,380 is less than the state average of $1,997. The in-state tuition has grown by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,046 is less than the state average of $7,123. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,380$1,997
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Out-State Tuition Fees$6,046$7,123
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Tuition NotesCalifornia resident
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid85%79%
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Median Debt for Graduates--
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Sports

Total Sports Offered14 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball,
Cheering, Cross Country,
Football, Golf,
Soccer, Softball,
Swimming, Tennis,
Track and Field, Volleyball,
Water Polo, Wrestling,

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.25 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.Club or Organization:
Alpha Gamma Sigma - Honor Society, Associated Students of MJC - Student body government, List of Student Clubs: http://www.mjc.edu/studentservices/sdncl/clubs, Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society, Speech and Debate Team

Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Masterworks Chorus, MJC Community Orchestra, Off-Balance Dancers, Symphonic Band

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Baseball Team, Basketball Teams - Men and Women's Teams, Cross Country - Men's & Women's Teams, Football Team, Golf - Men's & Women's Teams, Soccer - Men's & Women's Teams, Softball Team, Swimming - Men's & Women's Teams, Tennis - Men's & Women's Team, Track & Field - Men's & Women's Teams, Volleyball Team, Waterpolo Teams - Men's & Women's Teams, Wrestling Team
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Modesto Junior College is San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto (6.4 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto
    Private, for profit
    257 students | 6.40 Mi5380 Pirrone Rd
    Salida, CA 95368
    (209) 543-8800     6.40257
  • San Joaquin Delta College
    Public
    18,533 students | 29.20 Mi5151 Pacific Ave
    Stockton, CA 95207
    (209) 954-5151     29.2018,533
  • Carrington College-Stockton
    Private for-profit
    367 students | 29.50 Mi1313 West Robinhood Drive, Ste. B
    Stockton, CA 95207
    (209) 956-1240     29.50367
  • Humphreys University-Stockton And Modesto Campuses
    Humphreys University-Stockton And Modesto Campuses Photo
    Private not-for-profit
    486 students | 30.00 Mi6650 Inglewood Ave
    Stockton, CA 95207
    (209) 478-0800     30.00486
  • Merced College
    Public
    11,173 students | 36.60 Mi3600 M St
    Merced, CA 95348
    (209) 384-6000     36.6011,173
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 18,068 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,380
  • Out-state tuition: $6,046
  • Student:teacher ratio: 27:1
  • Minority enrollment: 67%
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Did You Know?
For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,997 per year for in-state students and $7,123 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,060 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in California is Berkeley City College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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