Modesto Junior College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4701 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1309 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1232 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #108 of 249 | In California |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 16,224
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- mjc.edu
Modesto Junior College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Modesto Junior College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
8,184 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,029 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Modesto Junior College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 8788 (54%) |
|---|---|
| White | 5389 (33%) |
| Asian | 1032 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 546 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 180 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 148 (0.9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 41 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 37 (0.2%) |
| Two or more races | 5 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,562
- Students receiving aid
- 69%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,196 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,196 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,228 |
| Fee in-district | $80 |
| Fee in-state | $80 |
| Fee out-of-state | $80 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 28 |
|---|
Modesto Junior College majors
Modesto Junior College has granted 6 bachelor's degrees in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Modesto Junior College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 396 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 354 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 196 | |
| Psychology, General | 193 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 117 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 115 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 102 | |
| Sociology, General | 83 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 67 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 57 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 57 | |
| History, General | 42 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 38 | |
| Computer Science | 37 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 33 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 33 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 30 | |
| Computer Graphics | 29 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 22 | 6 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 27 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 26 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 25 | |
| Animal & Livestock Husbandry and Production | 23 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 22 | |
| Human Services, General | 21 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 20 | |
| Mathematics, General | 18 | |
| Real Estate | 15 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 15 | |
| Physics, General | 12 | |
| Dance, General | 10 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 10 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 9 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 8 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | |
| Philosophy | 8 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 7 | |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |
| Dairy Husbandry and Production | 7 | |
| Music, General | 7 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 7 | |
| Anthropology, General | 6 | |
| Industrial Electronics Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Photography | 6 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Crop Production | 5 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 5 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 5 | |
| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment & Machine Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 4 | |
| Agricultural & Animal & Plant & Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 3 | |
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 3 | |
| Horse Husbandry & Equine Science and Management | 2 | |
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 1 | |
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | |
| Machine Tool Technology & Machinist | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 2,385 | 6 |
Modesto Junior College has a graduation rate of 25%, which is among the 9% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 25% | 23% | 27% |
Publications & Citations
Modesto Junior College has published 196 scientific papers with 2,658 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Medicine, Chemistry, Computer Science, Psychology, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 5 |
| 1992 | 4 | 12 |
| 1993 | 3 | 6 |
| 1994 | 4 | 11 |
| 1995 | 1 | 8 |
| 1996 | 2 | 15 |
| 1997 | 7 | 20 |
| 1998 | 3 | 17 |
| 1999 | 3 | 14 |
| 2000 | 8 | 24 |
| 2001 | 4 | 16 |
| 2002 | 6 | 21 |
| 2003 | 1 | 33 |
| 2004 | 1 | 41 |
| 2005 | 1 | 37 |
| 2006 | 3 | 39 |
| 2007 | 5 | 42 |
| 2008 | 2 | 48 |
| 2009 | 3 | 36 |
| 2010 | 6 | 63 |
| 2011 | 6 | 68 |
| 2012 | 8 | 73 |
| 2013 | 3 | 74 |
| 2014 | 4 | 106 |
| 2015 | 10 | 107 |
| 2016 | 5 | 147 |
| 2017 | 4 | 179 |
| 2018 | 7 | 180 |
| 2019 | 4 | 187 |
| 2020 | 2 | 248 |
| 2021 | 2 | 228 |
| 2022 | 4 | 205 |
| 2023 | 9 | 163 |
Notable alumni
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Jeremy Renner
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorfilm producermusicianstage actor
- Biography
-
Jeremy Lee Renner is an American actor. He began his career by appearing in independent films such as Dahmer (2002) and Neo Ned (2005), then supporting roles in bigger films, such as S.W.A.T. (2003) and 28 Weeks Later (2007). Renner gained Academy Award nominations for Best Actor for his performance as a soldier in The Hurt Locker (2009) and for Best Supporting Actor for playing a hot-headed robber in The Town (2010).
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George Lucas
- Occupations
- art collectordirectorfilm editorfilm actorfilm producer
- Biography
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George Walton Lucas Jr. is an American filmmaker and philanthropist. Lucas is best known for creating the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises and founding Lucasfilm, LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic, and THX. He served as chairman of Lucasfilm before selling it to The Walt Disney Company in 2012. Lucas is one of history's most financially successful filmmakers and has been nominated for four Academy Awards. Lucas personally directed or conceived 10 of the 100 highest-grossing movies at the North American box office, adjusted for ticket-price inflation. Lucas is considered to be one of the most significant figures of the 20th-century New Hollywood movement, and a pioneer of the modern blockbuster. Despite this, he has remained an independent filmmaker away from Hollywood for most of his career.
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Salomon Morales
- Occupations
- television producervoice actortelevision actordirectorcomedian
- Biography
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Mark Justin Roiland is an American voice actor, animator, writer, producer, and director. He is best known as the co-creator of Adult Swim's animated sitcom Rick and Morty, for which he voiced the protagonists Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith from 2013–2022, and as the co-creator of Hulu's Solar Opposites, in which he formerly voiced the main character, Korvo, until both networks severed ties with him in 2023. He had also played Earl of Lemongrab on Adventure Time, Blendin Blandin on Gravity Falls, and Oscar on Fish Hooks. He founded the animation studio Justin Roiland's Solo Vanity Card Productions! and the video game studio Squanch Games, though he resigned from the latter in 2023.
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Gary Condit
- Enrolled in Modesto Junior College
- In 1970 graduated with associate degree
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Gary Adrian Condit is an American former politician who represented California's 18th congressional district in the House of Representatives from 1989 to 2003. He gained significant national attention after the May 2001 disappearance of Chandra Levy, an intern with the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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Gil Evans
- Occupations
- pianistconductorjazz musicianbandleadercomposer
- Biography
-
Ian Ernest Gilmore Evans was a Canadian–American jazz pianist, arranger, composer and bandleader. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest orchestrators in jazz, playing an important role in the development of cool jazz, modal jazz, free jazz, and jazz fusion. He is best known for his acclaimed collaborations with Miles Davis.
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Gino Marchetti
- Occupations
- player of American footballbusinessperson
- Biography
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Gino John Marchetti was an American professional football player who was a defensive end and offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played in 1952 for the Dallas Texans and from 1953 to 1966 for the Baltimore Colts.
General info
| Alternative names | MJC |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 649 |
| Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional |
Location and contacts
| Address | 435 College Ave Modesto, California, 95350-5800 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 218,000 |
| Phone | 2095756550 |