School Highlights
San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto serves 921 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 921 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 89%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
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
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
315 staff
Number of Programs Offered
13
12
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto has grown by 258% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
921 students
9,796 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
921 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
921 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
921 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
13%
% Hispanic
66%
47%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
11%
23%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,180
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Carlota “Tibi” Marin, Award-winning educator -
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.
Who are famous alumni from San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto?
San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto famous alumni include: Carlota “Tibi” Marin, Award-winning educator.
What is San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto's ranking?
San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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