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
School Resources
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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