School Highlights
San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto serves 921 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 921 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 89%
- 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:
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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
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
12
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto has grown by 258% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
921 students
2,311 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
921 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
921 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
921 students
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
13%
% Hispanic
66%
47%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
11%
23%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.505%
0.4221%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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