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Modesto Junior College

Modesto, California·Public, 4-year or above·Far West·mjc.edu
Acceptance
Open admission
—
6-yr Graduation
30%
-20.0pp vs Baccalaureate
Total enrollment
18,258
peer median 18,075
Avg net price
$2,818
-$3.0k vs Baccalaureate
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About

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.

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

IPEDS
Overall completion
30%-20.0pp vs Baccalaureate
4-year graduation
0%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
0%
Full-time retention
71%

Pell equity

3.0pp gap
Pell recipients
28%208 of 740
Non-Pell (all)
31%229 of 738
No Federal Aid
31%229 of 738

Non-Pell students graduate at a 3.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

FVT/GE

Of 153 Title IV programs, 12 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 141 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
153
Passing
12
7.8% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

153programs
  • Passing12 · 7.8%
  • No Data141 · 92.2%
  • Failing0 · 0.0%

Severity spectrum

Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
1
Watch
6
Safe
5
No data
141

Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.

Earnings premium gap

Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.

12
Human Development Family Studies and Related Services
Associate Degree · Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
+9.6%
$39,536 vs $36,082
Psychology General
Associate Degree · Psychology
+11.7%
$40,301 vs $36,082
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree · Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
+11.9%
$40,387 vs $36,082
Communication and Media Studies
Associate Degree · Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
+12.6%
$40,635 vs $36,082
History
Associate Degree · History
+14.8%
$41,437 vs $36,082
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate Degree · Security And Protective Services
+18.3%
$42,669 vs $36,082
Business Administration Management and Operations
Associate Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
+21.0%
$43,644 vs $36,082
Sociology
Associate Degree · Social Sciences
+28.6%
$46,397 vs $36,082

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

DAPIP
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Accredited since 1952Next review Mar 2026

Programmatic accreditations · 1

Action history · 2

  1. Jan 2025Renewal of Accreditation
    Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
  2. Jan 2018Renewal of Accreditation
    Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

College Scorecard

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$1,658
$30–48k$1,623
$48–75k$4,809
$75–110k$6,508
$110k+$8,681

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price
$2,818
-$2,996vs Baccalaureate median $5,814
Federal loans
0.3%
In-state tuition
$1,282
Out-of-state
$9,264

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

Federal Student Aid

In AY 2024–25, 7,904 students received $37.7M in Pell grants, alongside $522K in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
7,904
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$37.7M
$37,656,515 total
Direct Loans
$522K
149 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

6k
’20
5k
’21
6k
’22
7k
’23
8k
’24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Subsidized$228K
73 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$294K
76 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Cohort Default Rate

Of 0 borrowers who entered repayment, 0 (0.0%) defaulted within three years — below the 13.2% national rate.

Default rate
0.0%
-13.2pp vs 13.2% national
Borrowers in repayment
0
Defaulted
0
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2009
0.0%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Modesto Junior College

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS
Distinct CIP programs131
UndergraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

1,870 total completions
01Multi/Interdisciplinary
35719.1%
02Liberal Arts
30116.1%
03Business
26114.0%
04Health Professions
26013.9%
05Psychology
1849.8%
06Agriculture
1337.1%
07Security/Protective
1105.9%
08Visual/Performing Arts
975.2%
09Social Sciences
884.7%
10Family/Consumer Sci
794.2%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

IPEDS
Fall total
18,258
12-mo unduplicated
25,287
Undergraduate
25,287
Graduate
0

Gender split

Men
40%10,137
Women
60%15,150

Race / ethnicity composition

Hispanic
58.3%
White
27.5%
Asian
6.1%
Black
3.4%
Two or more
2.0%
Non-resident
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.8%
Unknown
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%

Athletics & Title IX gender equity

How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.

EADA
Athletes
379
254 M · 125 W
Women athletes
33.0%
Athletic aid
$0
Total student aid
Budget
$4.0M
Total expenses

Men vs women · spending splits

Athletic student aid
$0
$0
Recruiting expense
$0
$0
Head-coach salaries
$65K
$52K
Men Women

Sport-by-sport · 13

Track and Field (Outdoor)
48 M · 29 W
$263K
Football
70 M · —
$311K
Soccer
32 M · 27 W
$298K
Baseball
39 M · —
$243K
Water Polo
12 M · 13 W
$181K
Swimming
16 M · 9 W
$171K

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Clery Act
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.00
0 offenses · 17,152 students

3-year trend

0.142 yrs ago0.121 yr ago0.00Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
4
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
0
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

No criminal offenses reported.

By location

0total

    VAWA offenses

    0
    Domestic violence
    0
    Dating violence
    0
    Stalking
    0 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

    Hate crimes by bias

    No hate crimes reported.

    Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

    CategoryArrestsReferrals
    Weapons00
    Drugs00
    Liquor00

    Residence-hall fires

    No residence-hall fires reported.

    Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

    Student-faculty ratio

    Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

    IPEDS
    Student-to-faculty
    32.0:1
    Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
    273

    Modesto Junior College vs Peer comparison

    The peer institutions Modesto Junior College selected for federal comparison reporting.

    IPEDS
    GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
    This institutionPeer median

    A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

    Carnegie
    SubjectModesto Junior College
    		30%Open admission18,258$2,818Baccalaureate
    Antelope Valley Community College District
    		—Open admission13,532$3,860Baccalaureate
    Bakersfield College
    		50%Open admission30,746$14,621Baccalaureate
    Chabot College
    		—Open admission12,842$9,053Community College
    College of the Canyons
    		—Open admission18,075$3,702Community College
    Diablo Valley College
    		—Open admission17,228$8,312Community College
    Fresno City College
    		—Open admission28,071$8,069Community College
    Grossmont College
    		—Open admission14,440$5,311Community College
    Long Beach City College
    		—Open admission24,985$6,202Community College
    Palomar College
    		—Open admission19,550$5,763Community College
    Reedley College
    		—Open admission8,796$6,814Community College
    San Diego Mesa College
    		92%Open admission19,212$5,814Baccalaureate
    San Joaquin Delta College
    		—Open admission20,969$2,407Community College
    San Jose City College
    		—Open admission8,609$16,959Community College
    West Valley College
    		—Open admission7,655$3,423Community College
    Peer group median50%—18,075$5,814

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    Explore the federal data for institutions in Modesto Junior College's comparison group.

    IPEDS

    Modesto Junior College Institutional Research office

    The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

    Office
    Office of College Research & Planning
    Email
    mjcoutreach [at] mjc.edu
    Phone
    209-575-6550
    Address
    MJC East Campus, Morris Memorial Building, Room 211 & 212, 435 College Avenue, Modesto CA 95350

    The Office of College Research & Planning serves Modesto Junior College through qualitative and quantitative research studies, grant support, data reporting, program review, outcome assessment, as well as consultation and guidance on institutional plan development.

    Visit IR office page
    Team
    4 members
    • Caterina Grossi
      Director Of College Research And Planning
    • Amanda Cannon
      Senior Research Analyst
    • Katherine Cochran
      Accreditation Assessment Process Specialist
    • Danielle Rojas
      Research Analyst

    Reports & documents (3)

    Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.

    Notable alumni of Modesto Junior College (17)

    A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.

    • René Ahumada
    • Robert O. Briggs
    • Terry Cooney
    • Sargon Dadesho
    • Hiram Fuller
    • Ernest Gallo
    • Ron Livingstone
    • George Lucas
      Film
    • Donovan Morgan
    • Roger Nixon
      Music
    • John O'Boyle
    • Ronald Oliveira
    Showing 1–12 of 17
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    Frequently asked questions about Modesto Junior College

    Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Modesto Junior College.

    What is the acceptance rate at Modesto Junior College?

    Modesto Junior College does not have a reported acceptance rate. This institution has an open admission policy: it admits all applicants who meet basic requirements, so it does not report a selective admit rate.

    What is the graduation rate at Modesto Junior College?

    Modesto Junior College reports a 6-year graduation rate of 30% per the latest IPEDS.

    How many students attend Modesto Junior College?

    Modesto Junior College reports a total enrollment of 18,258 students per the latest IPEDS.

    What is the average net price at Modesto Junior College?

    The average net price at Modesto Junior College is $2,818 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

    Where is Modesto Junior College located?

    Modesto Junior College is located in Modesto, California 95350-5800.

    Who runs Institutional Research at Modesto Junior College?

    Modesto Junior College's IR work is done by the Office of College Research & Planning.

    About the data on this page

    Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

    IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
    Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
    National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education
    College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
    Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
    U.S. Department of Education
    FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
    Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
    U.S. Department of Education
    DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
    Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
    Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
    U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
    Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
    Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
    U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
    Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
    Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
    Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →

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