San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto

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

  • 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-High Traditional
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
12 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
13
8
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto has declined by 29% 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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
598 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
598 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
703 students
390 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
598 students
967 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
61%
46%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
12%
23%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Unknown races
11%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$32,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% 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 San Joaquin Delta 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 (2026)

  • 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 $1,236 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.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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