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2020 Best Colleges in the Modesto AreaAbout this List

The Best Colleges ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and alumni. The ranking compares more than 1,000 top colleges and universities in the U.S. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. University of California - Merced

    • 4 Year
    • Merced, CA
    • 1,977 reviews

    Sophomore: Although UC Merced is the newest university added to the UC system, it is vastly growing. The campus life is extremely amazing, it's feels as if you're living in a small town on campus, which allows you to feel comfortable and at home. Stepping on this campus will never make you feel out of place because it is rich with diversity. It is easy to fit in and find the wonderful group of people, just for you! UC Merced also offers many different variety of courses for their students that helps guide the students towards the path that is right for them. The professors and staff are extremely helpful with their students and are always ready to provide students with the help that is needed. UC Merced is an amazing school!
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,147 Net Price
    • 1000-1170 SAT Range
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  2. California State University - Stanislaus

    • 4 Year
    • Turlock, CA
    • 1,082 reviews

    Freshman: Being a freshman, so far CSU Stanislaus has been a great experience. The people there are very welcoming and the teachers are very interactive with their students. The environment is calm and there are beautiful places on campus, for example, the reflecting ponds. Moreover, there are places where you can work quietly on assignments, homework, and study. The campus is small in my opinion, but it is a nice environment. I am not concerned for my safety on campus either, because there are cops on campus who are there to protect and watch over. The academics is also great, because not all the majors impacted and it is easy to get the classes you want. Additionally, for student life, there are many things to do, such as join a sorority or fraternity, clubs for your major, programs for academic success, and much more. Overall, the college experience at CSU Stanislaus is great.
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 77% Acceptance Rate
    • $6,768 Net Price
    • 810-1030 SAT Range
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  3. Modesto Junior College

    • 4 Year
    • Modesto, CA
    • 1,121 reviews

    Niche User: 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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    • C-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $10,194 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  4. Yosemite Community Colleges

    • Modesto, CA
    • 6 reviews

    Sophomore: I attend Columbia College in Sonora, CA which is part of the Yosemite Community College district campuses. I love this campus. It is nestled in the Sierra Foothills where all classroom encompass and beautiful lake with many trees and a lot of places to sit and study. Breathtaking. They offer a wide variety of classes and the professors are very hands on.
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    • NG
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    • — Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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    Babson College

    • 4 Year
    • Wellesley, MA
    • 334 reviews

    Freshman: So far, Babson has been incredible. Faculty are dedicated to the success of their students in the classroom, and the administration seems set on making the student living experience as enjoyable as possible. Everyone is driven to succeed, and although the course load often seems overwhelming the environment created by the student body is encouraging. I just wish more people would attend athletic events! The teams here are amazing! I will note that a few if the buildings feel a little out dated.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 24% Acceptance Rate
    • $29,847 Net Price
    • 1230-1410 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?