Modesto Junior College has been serving motivated students of California's Central valley since 1921. As one of the leading community colleges in the state, Modesto Junior College offers a host of programs and courses in academic and vocational areas to prepare you for transfer to a four-year university or to enter the job market. Year after year, MJC graduates prove to be competitive students and employable professionals.
School Highlights
Modesto Junior College serves 18,258 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 49:1 is higher than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 18,258 students
In-state tuition: $1,380
Out-state tuition: $6,046
Student-teacher ratio: 49:1
Minority enrollment: 68%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Student Body
The student population of Modesto Junior College has declined by 19% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 49:1 has increased from 27:1 over five years.
The Modesto Junior College diversity score of 0.59 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,380 is more than the state average of $1,236. The in-state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,046 is less than the state average of $6,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 29% over four years.
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Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
25 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Alpha Gamma Sigma - Honor SocietyAssociated Students of MJC - Student body government
List of Student Clubs: http://www.mjc.edu/studentservices/sdncl/clubsPhi Theta Kappa - Honor Society
Speech and Debate Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber ChoirConcert Band
Jazz BandMasterworks Chorus
MJC Community OrchestraOff-Balance Dancers
Symphonic Band
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Baseball TeamBasketball Teams - Men and Women's Teams
Cross Country - Men's & Women's TeamsFootball Team
Tennis - Men's & Women's TeamTrack & Field - Men's & Women's Teams
Volleyball TeamWaterpolo Teams - Men's & Women's Teams
Wrestling Team
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Modesto Junior College Community Education offers fully fee-funded,
not-for-credit vocational classes and programs, and educational,
recreational and cultural programs for all ages which lie beyond
formalized classroom instruction to meet the needs and interests of
the community through our regular Community Education classes,
College for Kids and Teens, Older Adult Program, Modesto Institute
for Continued Learning (MICL) and Educational Travel Program.
Modesto Junior College, one of the oldest community colleges in the
state, was organized in 1921 to serve the first junior college
district established under a State Legislature Enabling Act.
Modesto Junior College was established to meet the needs of the
community. Today the college strives to maintain the same
objective--that of dedication and service to the community. The
Modesto Junior College East Campus is the colleges original and
primary campus and is located at 435 College Avenue in Modesto,
close to downtown. In addition to numerous large classroom
buildings, it houses the Main Auditorium, Gymnasium, Stadium,
Student Center, Morris Administration Building and MJC's main
Library. The MJC East campus is served by several municipal bus
lines and an inter-campus shuttle. Modesto Junior College is
accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and
approved by the State Department of Education for training
veterans. MJC is authorized under Federal law to enroll
non-immigrant, alien students.
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For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,236 per year for in-state students and $6,577 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.
