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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 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 14,642 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 14,642 students
In-state tuition: $1,380
Out-state tuition: $6,046
Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
Minority enrollment: 100%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Modesto Junior College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five years.
The Modesto Junior College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
14,642 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
4,770 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
9,872 students
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
118 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,770 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,872 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
13%
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
53%
46%
% White
n/a
5%
% Hawaiian
35%
24%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
19%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2256%
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,000
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,380 is more than the state average of $1,236. 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 $6,547. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,380
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,046
$6,547
Tuition Notes
California resident
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Sports
Baseball, 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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 14,642 students
In-state tuition: $1,380
Out-state tuition: $6,046
Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
Minority enrollment: 100%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,236 per year for in-state students and $6,547 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $20,392 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
