College Search
Modesto Junior College

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA · City · 15,109 students
WebsiteScorecard
$2,818
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
28%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
$42,368
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,669 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Modesto Junior College (MJC), one of California's oldest community colleges, is renowned for its robust transfer pathways to UC and CSU campuses and its deep ties to the Central Valley's agricultural economy. The institution excels in career technical education, offering standout programs in agriculture, nursing and allied health, and public safety, as well as a rare community college bachelor's degree in respiratory care. Split between a historic East Campus for general education and a modern West Campus dedicated to vocational trades and sciences, MJC provides a supportive, commuter-friendly atmosphere for a diverse student body. The student experience is uniquely enriched by hands-on facilities, including an operational student farm, a planetarium, and the Great Valley Museum located right on campus.

Wikipedia:Modesto Junior College (MJC) is a public community college in the College Area neighborhood of Modesto, California, United States. It is part of Yosemite Community College District along with Columbia College. MJC, and Columbia College, belong to the California Community College system along with 112 other public community colleges. The college has two campuses in Modesto. The East Campus is the original campus while the West Campus is the larger of the two. Courses are provided in general education, lower-division transfer programs, occupational and developmental education.

Location
Modesto, CA, 95350-5800 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SJC · San Jose
54 mi away
Open in Google Maps
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$1,282$9,264
Books & supplies$1,062$1,062
Cost of attendance$31,802$19,469 est.
Average net price$2,818Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$9,264
In-state: $1,282
Books & supplies$1,062
Cost of attendance$19,469 est.
In-state: $31,802
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $2,818
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.mjc.edu
How it’s made up · in-state, 2026-27
Modesto Junior College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$1,194
Books & supplies$1,768
Personal expenses$5,706
Transportation$2,240
Total published by the school$31,802
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$1,658
$30–48k
$1,623
$48–75k
$4,809
$75–110k
$6,508
$110k+
$8,681
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
28%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
0%
Back for yr 2
71%
Transferred
10%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
41% graduated · 15% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 42% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$34,568
10 yrs after entry$42,368
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate/Associate's: $40,669 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

Wondering if Modesto Junior College is the right fit for you?

SchoolScout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search
Essay prompts

If Modesto Junior College asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the school's application.

Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
32 : 1
Pell grant
32%
First-gen
60%
Family income
$16,410
Independent
43%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
62%
Race & ethnicity
White
27%
Hispanic
58%
Black
3%
Asian
6%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
CCCAA · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Water Polo
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$34,568
After 10 yrs
$42,368
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions14
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$8M
Full-time faculty
47%
Faculty salary
$10,951/mo
Teaching spend
$5,526
per student
Federal loans
0%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

Wondering if Modesto Junior College is the right fit for you?

SchoolScout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search