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Modesto Junior College

  • 4 Year
  • Modesto, CA
  • 1,112 reviews
    How to Apply
    C-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C-
    2. Value
      B-
    3. Diversity
      B-
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      C-
    6. Party Scene
      C-
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      NG
    10. Campus Food
      NG
    11. Student Life
      C
    12. Safety
      B
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    Modesto Junior is a public college located in Modesto, California. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 5,747 undergraduate students. The Modesto Junior acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Child Care Provider. Graduating 19% of students, Modesto Junior alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $22,900.
    About Modesto Junior College...
    Athletic Division
    CCCAA
    Athletic Conference
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    Address
    435 College Ave
    Modesto, CA 95350
    Branch of
    Yosemite Community Colleges
    Website
    mjc.edu
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    Modesto Junior College Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
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    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    —
    High School GPA
    —
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $10,194/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $4,914/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    79%

    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    31:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    79%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.121 responses
    29%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.119 responses
    58%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.118 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      367 Graduates
    • Natural Sciences
      290 Graduates
    • Child Care Provider
      210 Graduates
    • Business
      132 Graduates
    • Nursing Assistant
      117 Graduates
    • Nursing
      107 Graduates
    • Psychology
      76 Graduates
    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
      74 Graduates
    • Medical Assistant
      70 Graduates
    • Police and Criminal Science
      67 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    5,747Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    12,133
    Undergrads Over 25
    19%
    Pell Grant
    54%
    Varsity Athletes
    6%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 9 responses
    Report
    • Reserved
      33%
    • Diverse
      22%
    • Outgoing
      22%
    • Stressed
      22%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $30,800/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    19%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    78%
    National
    83%

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    Modesto Junior College Reviews

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    Attending MJC can be a hit or miss. Most of the professors are amazing, especially the English, Business, Political Science, Sociology, and History professors. In my experience, the math professors aren't the best. My overall experience has been great. Students jobs are only offered to Federal Work Study students, with the exception of the Technical Education and Workplace Development Division Office. If you are looking to join clubs and whatnot, MJC is not the place for that. There isn't much student involvement because most students either work full-time or work two part-time jobs.
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    Great college. Wonderful professors, a wide selection of classes, and very nice campus. I’ve received two degrees through this school and am currently in the ADN program there, it’s really a wonderful place to get an education!
    I personally am very grateful for the counselors, considering I have had a great experience with 2 of them. However, there was one counselor there that made me feel so stupid and incompetent. I was so unhappy to be joining this school because of that experience, but I was glad to balance it out really soon after with the amazing teachers I had. However, if you are looking for the college experience outside of classes and schoolwork, this isn't it. Sure, there are some things to do on campus, like joining theater or clubs, but there isn't enough variety of things to participate in, so many students are left out, missing on the college experience. It's not a bad school, but if you choose here, just know it's schooling and hardly any fun.