Modesto Junior College is a public community college located in Modesto, California, founded in September 1921 as part of the first community college district in California. With nearly 24,000 students, MJC is one of the largest community colleges in the Central Valley and operates the largest community college sports program in Northern California, with 21 intercollegiate teams competing as the Pirates. The college serves the diverse communities of Stanislaus County and surrounding areas as a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. MJC is part of the Yosemite Community College District along with Columbia College. The college's agricultural, healthcare, and business programs are deeply aligned with the needs of the Central Valley economy — California's most productive farming region. Strong transfer pathways connect MJC students to UC Merced, Cal State Stanislaus, and other regional universities, making MJC a critical gateway to four-year education for Central Valley families.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$8,870
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $9,264
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
