San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto

5380 Pirrone Road
Salida, CA 95368
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto serves 328 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 85%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
44 staff
312 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
13
11

Student Body

The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto has grown by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
328 students
7,900 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
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# Full-Time Students
328 students
1,661 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
504 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
328 students
1,646 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,288 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
6%
13%
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% Hispanic
52%
45%
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% Black
1%
5%
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% White
15%
26%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
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% Unknown races
22%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
35%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$34,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$19,180
$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$4,750
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto often compared to?
San Joaquin Valley College-Modestois often viewed alongside schools like Modesto Junior College by visitors of our site.
What is San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto's ranking?
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 85%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,993 per year for in-state students and $7,120 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,083 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 81%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is higher than the national average of 0.70. 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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