School Highlights
San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto serves 493 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Special Use
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
44 staff
294 staff
Number of Programs Offered
13
13
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto has grown by 91% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
493 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
493 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
504 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
493 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
13%
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
61%
46%
% White
n/a
5%
% Hawaiian
16%
24%
% Two or more races
9%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.624%
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,180
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto's ranking?
San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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