San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto

5380 Pirrone Road
Salida, CA 95368
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto serves 598 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 50:1
  • Minority enrollment: 88%
  • 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
Programs offered

School Overview

The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 72% over five years.
San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1977
Total Faculty
12 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
13
9
School Calendar
School Motto
Lived Values, Shared Purpose.

Student Body

The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto has grown by 82% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 50:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
598 students
6,838 students

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
598 students
1,022 students

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
598 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
598 students
967 students

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
61%
46%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
4%
7%
% White
12%
23%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Unknown races
11%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$34,300

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,180
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$4,750
Source: 2025 (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 and Most Programs Offered.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 50:1
  • Minority enrollment: 88%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,238 per year for in-state students and $6,634 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $18,639 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in California is Young Americans College of the Performing Arts. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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