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2019 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
    • 1,874

    Freshman: UC Merced is a great university, but is in the middle of no where which tends to make weekends uneventful. As first year students, you’re not able to have a car on campus so you really have to make the best out of the campus. Lake Yosemite is walking distance from the campus, which is a plus because students can have a barbecue and relax there. The professors are always there to help you with anything. Food isn’t the best, unless food truck are on campus. Overall UC Merced is a beautiful campus and a great place to study!
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • $12,805 Net Price
    • 870-1070 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  2. California State University - Stanislaus

    • 4 Year
    • Turlock, CA
    • 1,025

    Freshman: I love the space between the buildings of each of the classes because it provides a lovely break from being trapped in a room all morning. I think the teachers provide an enthusiastic teaching environment, and it helps to transition the freshman from being in high school to a whole new environment: college. I love the shade provided on the campus, but I do think there should be more of it, especially with the heat and vigor the sun gives during the summer months of Turlock. Perhaps each graduating class could plant a tree to help promote saving the environment, and make a positive impact as they face the world outside of college! There could be a "forest of the future" to help encourage the students to graduate and to leave their mark on the Stanislaus campus.
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • $7,557 Net Price
    • 810-1030 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  3. Modesto Junior College

    • 4 Year
    • Modesto, CA
    • 1,065

    Alum: I have attended Modesto Junior College steady for 4 years. I know its is a 2 year school, yet I changed my major a few times, but thats why I decided to go there! In the last 6 years, I have seen Modesto Junior college grown and become a place I was proud to attend. With newly remodeled buildings and state of the art facilities, I was happy to sign up for the next semester. The instructors I had were often very good, having only a few that I disliked.
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    • C-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $10,068 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  4. Sponsored

    The Master's University

    • 4 Year
    • Santa Clarita, CA
    • 441

    Freshman: I have had a phenomenal experience at The Master's University. The university staff is very invested in helping every student to achieve their goals. The academic programs are very well-designed and the professors are excellent at helping students to understand the material intellectually, as well as practically. The university campus is very well-laid out and the food is delicious. While the school's weakest aspects would be its athletics department and party scene, that can be a positive, depending on what is most important to you. All things considered, The Master's University is a fantastic school and you will not regret furthering your education here.
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 83% Acceptance Rate
    • $26,650 Net Price
    • 950-1210 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  5. Yosemite Community Colleges

    • 4
    • NG
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    • — SAT Range
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