San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto
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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
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
308 staff

Number of Programs Offered
13
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto has declined by 58% 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 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
328 students
5,216 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
22:1

# Full-Time Students
328 students
1,660 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
504 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
328 students
1,580 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,239 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a

% Asian
6%
14%

% Hispanic
53%
45%

% Black
1%
5%

% White
15%
26%

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

% Two or more races
3%
4%

% Non Resident races
n/a
3%

% Unknown races
22%
3%


Diversity Score
0.69
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
66%
26%

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
86%

Median Debt for Graduates
$19,180
$9,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$4,750

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?
San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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