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Campus & Student Life at Modesto Junior College

Home to about 16,365 undergraduates in 2020, MJC is a large, public college located in Modesto, California. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, MJC offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by MJC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our MJC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

MJC Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at MJC. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit MJC Disability Services.

MJC for the Military

While not a "service academy", MJC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit MJC Veteran Services . For more information, check out our MJC for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Modesto Junior College

MJC does not offer on-campus housing.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Modesto Junior College

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Modesto Junior College

MJC has a comparatively large, student body. There were 16,365 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,131 (31.4%). Part-time attendance was 11,234 (68.6%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
5,13111,23416,365

Modesto Junior College is Ranked #2,556 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, MJC is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank MJC #2556 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Modesto Junior College

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at MJC by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the MJC Diversity Guide.

Modesto Junior College Athletics

MJC has a total of 422 student athletes, 267 men and 155 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$2,632,793
Total Expenses (all teams)$2,615,437
Net$17,356

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Modesto Junior College Athletics

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